Plastic Fabricator Trainee

Sandgate – FULL TIME

HunterNet Career Connections in partnership with Australian Industrial Plastics are seeking a proactive and motivated individual to start immediately in Sandgate as a Trainee Plastic Fabricator.

Australian Industrial Plastics are a market leader, with the capacity to deliver various projects for a range of sectors including, but not limited to water, agriculture, construction, defence, energy, environment, industry, infrastructure, manufacturing, and mining.

We are looking for a hardworking individual with a strong work ethic who is interested in completing a Certificate in Engineering. The successful applicant will complete this traineeship over 12 months while gaining on-the-job experience with an industry-leading company.

As a Trainee your main duties will include:

• PE, PP & PVC pipe fabrication and installation within the workshop and worksite environments
• Use butt, electrofusion and extrusion welding equipment alone with general hand tools
• Plastic fabrication (tanks, vessels etc.)
• Understand and interpret isometric drawings
• Complete all on and off the job training requirements
• Attend TAFE and maintain a high standard of work
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional commitment to workplace safety
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound level of organisational/planning ability
• Ability to problem solve and work to deadlines
• Positive can-do attitude
• High attention to detail

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in plastic welding/installation
• Relevant certificates in poly welding and extrusion welding of thermoplastics
• White Card, Forklift licence, EWP, Excavator and Dogging ticket
• Current manual drivers licence

To make application for the position please send through a cover letter highlighting your suitability, and resume.

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical testing, including drug and alcohol screening.

HunterNet Career Connections engages apprentices and trainees on behalf of employers, with the aim of achieving high quality outcomes through a partnership approach.

HunterNet Career Connections is committed to a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to any other characteristic protected by law. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.