Job Description
Plastic Fabricator Apprentice (Machine Shop/Manufacturing Background Preferred)
Position Summary
The Plastic Fabricator Apprentice supports the fabrication, assembly, and finishing of plastic components in a production environment. This entry-level role learns safe shop practices, how to read drawings and work orders, and how to produce parts that meet tolerance, fit, and finish requirements. Parts may be produced from common plastics such as PVC, HDPE, acrylic, polycarbonate, and similar materials. Prior exposure to a machine shop or manufacturing environment—including measuring tools, deburring/finishing, drill press/band saw, and assisting or observing CNC operations—is a plus.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Read, understand, and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine fabrication methods required to meet part tolerances, fit, and finish.
2. Fabricate, thermal bond, assemble, and finish plasti...