How to hire a plastics fabricator

How to hire a plastics fabricator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step plastics fabricator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your plastics fabricator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a plastics fabricator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A plastics fabricator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, plastics fabricators 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 plastics fabricator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Plastics Fabricator	Description	Hourly rate
   Plastics Fabricator	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$12-20
   Warehouse Assembler	A warehouse assembler takes on several responsibilities. They are responsible for preparing work that needs to be accomplished by studying and following assembly instructions to put together parts... Show more	$12-17
   Fabrication Technician	Fabrication technicians are skilled employees who are responsible for using specialized equipment to assemble components for a variety of products or finished products. These technicians are required to perform inspections on the tools and mechanical equipment as well as provide maintenance and repair... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Extrusion
   • Hand Tools
   • Fiberglass
   • Customer Service
   • PVC
   • Sketch
   • CNC
   • Stainless Steel
   • Table Saws
   • Tig Welding
   • Tape Measure
   • Plastic Sheet
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Precision Instruments

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   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.
   • Glass glazing/commercial aluminum window panel fabrication

   More plastics fabricator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your plastics fabricator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A plastics fabricator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a plastics fabricator in Texas may be lower than in North Dakota, and an entry-level plastics fabricator usually earns less than a senior-level plastics fabricator. Additionally, a plastics fabricator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average plastics fabricator salary

   $16.15hourly

   $33,585 yearly

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   Entry-level plastics fabricator salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average plastics fabricator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$38,736	$19
   2	California	$36,958	$18
   3	Wisconsin	$36,345	$17
   4	Oregon	$32,744	$16
   5	Idaho	$32,627	$16
   6	Florida	$30,305	$15
   7	Texas	$29,401	$14

   Average plastics fabricator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Graco	$41,481	$19.94
   2	SP Industries	$40,026	$19.24
   3	Mega Fluid Systems	$35,359	$17.00
   4	Vollrath	$35,308	$16.98	3
   5	Ichor Systems	$35,127	$16.89
   6	Prinsco Canada Inc	$34,911	$16.78
   7	Image National Signs	$34,827	$16.74
   8	Universal Health Services	$33,973	$16.33	1
   9	Fergus Falls	$32,927	$15.83
   10	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	$32,921	$15.83
   11	Aerotek	$32,499	$15.62	27
   12	Randstad North America, Inc.	$32,395	$15.57
   13	NEXTAFF	$32,269	$15.51	1
   14	TERRA Staffing Group	$31,902	$15.34

4. Writing a plastics fabricator job description

   A plastics fabricator 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a plastics fabricator job description:

   Plastics fabricator job description example

   Do you like working with your hands and various tools and power tools in creating and fabricating things? This position allows you to get hands-on with creating equipment used in the plumbing industry. We have several exciting new
   Fabricator II roles in Tualatin, Oregon.
   
   What You’ ll Receive:
   Pay: DAY - $20.00- 24.00 / hr l SWING - $22.00- $26.40 / hr (Depending on experience) Type: Contract to Hire Shift: DAY - 7: 00 AM to 3: 30 PM l SWING 3: 00 PM to 11: 30 PM (5 days/ 8 hour) Location: Tualatin, Oregon Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Weekly (every Friday)
   What You’ ll Be Doing:
   Perform mechanical assembly, socket fusion, quality control, and process documentation Fabricate components and parts that is in the high purity plastic environment May be asked to assist in employee training (depending on experience) Provide input for new equipment tooling, and fixture procurement May be asked to participate in the new product process development phase Able to use precision measuring equipment Able to use computer systems/software, and navigation of company’ s network. Maintain shop equipment, and tools to support production. Understands the urgency of our industry and is willing to work overtime and/or travel upon short notice to satisfy customer needs Supports management as requested Complies with company policies and procedures
   
   What You’ ll Need to Have:
   A high school diploma or equivalent A minimum of 6 months of experience in a high purity plastic manufacturing environment Should be experienced in demonstrating proper plastic fabrication methodologies (Plastic Welding) Experience with hand tools and power tools/equipment that are typically used in Plastic Fabrication.
   Technical skills to interpret blueprints, schematics, and operate industrial machinery Dexterity skills to be able to use power tools and hand tools, including welding Strong attention to detail Be a team player, dependable, and be reliable Must have excellent communication and organization skills Passing a Drug test (THC included) and Background check
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find plastics fabricators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit plastics fabricators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 plastics fabricator

   Once you've selected the best plastics fabricator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new plastics fabricator. 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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