What is a plastics fabricator and how to become one

Key steps to become a plastics fabricator

1. Explore plastics fabricator education requirements

   Most common plastics fabricator degrees

   High School Diploma

   45.9 %

   Associate

   17.6 %

   Diploma

   14.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific plastics fabricator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Extrusion	36.83%
   Hand Tools	19.94%
   Fiberglass	12.52%
   Customer Service	4.13%
   PVC	3.96%

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3. Research plastics fabricator duties and responsibilities

   • Fabricate fiberglass piping, use tape measure, see, forklifts.
   • Assist with wet layup fiberglass repair as well as resin infusion projects to restore composite components on naval vessels.
   • Glass glazing/commercial aluminum window panel fabrication
   • Install thermal plastic parts into tools for bond in autoclaves.

4. Prepare your plastics fabricator resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your plastics fabricator resume.

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5. Apply for plastics fabricator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a plastics fabricator 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