What is a plastic welder and how to become one

Key steps to become a plastic welder

1. Explore plastic welder education requirements

   Most common plastic welder degrees

   High School Diploma

   44.7 %

   Bachelor's

   23.7 %

   Diploma

   13.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific plastic welder skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Water Tanks	61.20%
   RAN	14.93%
   Extrusion	14.50%
   Torches	9.37%

3. Complete relevant plastic welder training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New plastic welders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a plastic welder based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real plastic welder resumes.

4. Research plastic welder duties and responsibilities

   • Perform TPM using companies' procedures.
   • Fabricate plastic pickling tanks using extrusion guns, drills, saws and other power tools
   • Perform MIG and stick welds and erecting structural steel utilize for building skeletons including specific/ detail measurements for accuracy.
   • Fabricate and repair of down hole tools, support for machine shops NDT testing

5. Prepare your plastic welder resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your plastic welder resume.

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6. Apply for plastic welder jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a plastic welder job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams