How to hire a plastic welder

How to hire a plastic welder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step plastic welder hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a plastic welder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new plastic welder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The plastic welder hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A plastic welder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, plastic welders from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents plastic welder salaries for various positions.

   Type of Plastic Welder	Description	Hourly rate
   Plastic Welder	Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join or cut metal parts. They also fill holes, indentations, or seams of metal products.	$15-28
   Ship Fitter	Ship fitters are civilian or enlisted people who work on materials like high yield strength steel and high-tensile steel. These people fabricate, assemble, and build structural parts of ships... Show more	$14-30
   Welder Apprentice	A welder apprentice analyzes engineering specifications and engineering drawings to plan layout and assembly welding operations. Besides using rulers, calipers, combination squares, and straight edges to secure, position, and layout parts and assemblies as per the assignment specifications, welder apprentices also perform their duties based on established safety procedures and quality standards... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Water Tanks
   • RAN
   • Extrusion
   • Torches

   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
   • Assign and assist welders, NDT technicians, machinist and helpers with daily job assignments.
   • Operate the robotic welding machine which make the seat frame for all Honda vehicles

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your plastic welder job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A plastic welder can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, plastic welders' average salary in arkansas is 34% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level plastic welders 44% less than senior-level plastic welders.
   • Certifications. A plastic welder with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a plastic welder's salary.

   Average plastic welder salary

   $44,588yearly

   $21.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level plastic welder salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 29, 2026

4. Writing a plastic welder job description

   A plastic welder job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a plastic welder job description:

   Plastic welder job description example

   Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
   $20-$27 per hour, depending on experience.
   
   Start or continue your career at a world class manufacturing company as an Electrical Assembler. White Knight (www.wkfluidhandling.com), a Graco company (www.graco.com), is a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the Semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic, and industrial markets. White Knight operates a clean, growing, and stable manufacturing facility in Kamas, UT. Get out of the traffic and come work in one of Utah's beautiful mountain valleys. WK is a short drive from Heber City, Park City, and surrounding areas, with ride-share opportunities available from the Salt Lake valley. After the evaluation period, WK employees enjoy an outstanding benefit package which includes health and dental insurance, PTO (Paid Time Off for vacation/sick), holiday Pay, 401k with a generous company matching contribution, education reimbursement program, and a discounted employee stock purchase program (NYSE ticker GGG).
   
   This position is on the company's Step Program, which includes rate increases every six months and clear path to achieve career advancement. We're looking for reliable, detail-oriented, hard-working, team player, career-minded individuals to help build our great team.
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES
   Weld plastic parts, creating full sealing welds while meeting production quotas Maintain a clean, safe work area.Perform daily maintenance of machines as required and keep supervisor informed of necessary maintenance beyond operator ability Must read and understand layouts, job packets and blueprints for the parts being welded (includes Geometric Tolerancing) Monitor inventory levels and ensure steps are taken to avoid lack of inventory Measure parts during production to ensure parts match blueprints. This may involve the use of comparator, calipers, gages and related test instruments Perform necessary side operations as required (i.e., deburring, PFA tube bending).Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support personnel to operate to departmental standards including quality and productivity goals Other duties as assigned.
   
   POSITION REQUIREMENTS
   High School diploma, or equivalent Plastic Welding experience is preferred.
   
   Note: A completed promotional checklist is required to promote to the next level along with required time in grade.
   
   Skills/Abilities/Competencies
   Ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality and quantity Understanding of standard safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or environment Ability to work through daily operational activities Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Ability to plan effectively and execute the plans Strong mechanical aptitude Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
   
   Physical Requirements
   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   In terms of an 8-hour workday, "occasionally" means 1 to 33%, "frequently" means 34 to 66% of the time, and "continuous" means 67 to 100% of the time.
   In an 8-hr workday, must be able to stand 4 hrs., and walk 4 hrs.Position requires frequent bending and stooping, occasional use of fixed or portable stairs, crouching and kneeling and reaching above the shoulder Must occasionally lift and load up to 45 lbs. or greater Requires frequent repetitive elbow movements and simple grasping with both hands and occasional firm grasping and fine manipulation with both hands: (lifting, dexterity, coordination, mobility, etc.).
   
   Power to BeAt Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.
   Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2021. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
   Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right plastic welder for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with plastic welders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit plastic welders who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your plastic welder job on Zippia to find and recruit plastic welder candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting plastic welders requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new plastic welder

   Once you've found the plastic welder candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new plastic welder. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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