Plastic Welder Fabricator Romsey, England
Job description
We have an excellent career opportunity for a dynamic candidate to join the CPV Projects team to provide Plastic Welder Fabricator support to CPV’s Projects Engineering team and our clients.
About CPV
CPV Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist engineering pipe systems and bespoke high integrity polymer-based products. We operate worldwide, within an array of sectors and with products satisfying many diverse and challenging applications.
Our state-of-the-art production facility, based at the site of our headquarters near Romsey in Hampshire, is backed by a comprehensive selection of research, design, engineering, testing, quality, training and support services; ensuring the perfect marriage between our products and the applications they serve.
Although we have steadily grown over the years to become an international group of companies, we have made a determined effort to retain our closely held values as a friendly, family-run business. This filters through every aspect of the CPV Group, to the mutual benefit of our clients, employees, suppliers and associates. The markets in which we operate remain dynamic and as environmental concerns grow ever stronger, the demand for our state-of-the-art product solutions continues to increase.
Job Purpose
To undertake a skilled engineering role that is essentially a manually driven exercise where close attention to detail and the human element is crucial to achieve a quality end product by learning all aspects of thermoplastic welding and jointing techniques including: Socket fusion, Butt fusion, Electrofusion, Hot gas filler rod welding, Extrusion welding, Injection welding, Heat activated mastic jointing, Heat shrinking processes and Solvent jointing and to gain an understanding of other welding techniques including: Friction welding, Infa-red welding, Ultrasonic welding and Induction welding
Tools of the Trade
- Thermoplastic welding and jointing equipment
- Hand and power tools
- Precision measuring tools
- Pillar drills, grinders and sanders
- Table, pipe and wall saws
- Pipe benders and forming tools
- Hot air and propane gas torches
- Fork truck and overhead crane
Attitude
- Enthusiastic approach to learning new skills
- Able to follow instructions as many plastic fabrication skills are learnt through on-the-job training
- Able to work in a team
- Conscientious, polite and adaptable
- Solid work ethics, reliable
Desirable Qualifications
- Successful completion of an Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline or have achieved a relevant level 2 or 3 engineering qualification
- GCSE Maths and a Science qualification
- An IT qualification in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Outlook would be advantageous
Main Duties
The candidate will be expected to learn and understand the following techniques:
- Working from engineering drawings to construct plastic pipe assemblies, tanks and vessels
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and production work orders
- Create and use templates and jigs
- Fabricate, assemble, form, reshape, rework and repair plastic products
- Mark out sheets and pipes using measuring and marking instruments
- Construct pipe spools, tanks and vessels using various cutting, drilling and bending tools including: power saws, routers, planes, sanders, knives, scrapers and bending devices
- Use plastic welding equipment to manufacture and construct fabricated items
- Understand plastics and bonding techniques using specialist precision tools and equipment
- Cut and prepare pipes, fittings and sheets for welding
- Assemble plastic components by using various welding and jointing techniques
- Carry out weld testing and inspection
- Assist other fabricators when required
- Keep work area clean and tidy at all times
Desired Skills and Requirements
- Able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Manual dexterity and good eyesight are essential
- Accurate and methodical
- Mechanical aptitude
Experience
A good awareness of using hand tools and hand power tools and able to learn to operate workshop tools and equipment. The candidate must learn to interpret engineering drawings and accurately measure and mark out components for fabrication. Previous experience as a fabricator/welder/ pipe fitter/joiner is desirable as this provides a number of transferable skills.
Knowledge
Some understanding of the basic principles of the properties and uses of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics would be advantageous.
Salary
Dependent on experience/qualifications
Hours of work
Normal days and hours of work are Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 7.30am to 4pm. Candidates will be entitled to a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 10-minute tea breaks each day. Breaks are to be taken at times to suit operational requirements. The normal weekly hours include 39 hours at the basic rate plus 5 hours overtime at 1.33
(1 hour each day) = 44 hours per week
Overtime
The Company will require successful candidates to perform a reasonable amount of work outside normal hours which is classed as additional overtime, and dependant on the needs of the business. Overtime work is paid at enhanced rates of pay according to the duration
Reporting to
Fabrication Team Leader / Production Manager
Holiday Entitlement
25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays (currently 8)
Additional Duties
In addition to the primary role, candidates may on occasion be required to support, or indeed be seconded to, other areas of the business as instructed
Candidates may also be required to take on additional duties such as:
- First Aid Monitor
- Fork truck Driver
- Fire Marshall
Candidates will receive full training for any of these duties assigned , and once fully trained they will become included in the contracted work routine and responsibilities
Additional Information
There will be some manual handling of materials and equipment and some exposure to solvents and chemicals
On occasions, there is also a requirement to work in confined spaces and at high elevations
While performing the duties of this role there will be some exposure to moving material and equipment by hand.
Candidates must adhere to Health and Safety procedures and requirements at all times.
This is an outline Job Description and employees are expected to undertake other duties as directed
