Plastic Fabricator (Welder)

Location : Meridian, Idaho (On-site, Non-Remote)

Starting Wage Range : $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, BOE

Available Shifts

Monday-Friday : 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm

Monday-Thursday : 6 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Tuesday-Friday : 6 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Monday-Friday : 3 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm (shift differential)

JOB SUMMARY

JST Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Plastic Fabricator to join our team. This role provides fabrication, installation, onsite modification, and customer support for precision cleaning and wet processing tools worldwide. At our Meridian facility, you'll also assist with quality assurance and testing of manufactured systems prior to shipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications.

Fabricate, weld, and finish plastics to JST quality standards.

Safely and efficiently use woodworking tools, power hand tools, and plastic welding equipment.

Accurately use measuring instruments and follow quality procedures.

Track job labor and materials using shop floor control software.

Follow company procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Contribute to shop cleanliness and equipment stewardship.

Collaborate with team members to resolve design and fabrication challenges.

Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, and using hand / power tools.

Complete miscellaneous tasks in support of manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES

1-2+ years of experience in a similar role.

Ability to read blueprints, work orders, and specifications.

Experience with plastic welding .

Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Skilled in safe use of hand and power tools.

Able to produce accurate, high-quality parts on schedule.

Strong teamwork, safety, and equipment maintenance skills.

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Plastic welding experience (preferred, not required)

Finishing and trim carpentry skills

Precision welding experience (entry-level acceptable)

Pipefitting or tubing assembly (plastic tubing preferred, metal tubing acceptable)

Cabinet making or millwork

Fixture and furniture assembly

Boatbuilding or RV interior finishing

• Automotive body repair and refinishing

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

QUALITY IS OUR FORMULA (CORE VALUES)

At JST, quality isn't just a standard-it's how we work. We're redefining what it means to show up, collaborate, and drive results by embedding quality into everything we do. That's why we say : Quality is our Formula. This formula isn't just a slogan-it's a mindset. It's captured in a simple but powerful equation : Q = TCI²

This cultural is about more than words; it's about aligning who we are with how we work. We have a culture where every action, every idea, and every solution reflects our commitment to quality and excellence.

At JST, quality is not just a goal, it's an expectation, a belief, and a way of being. When you join our team, you're not just contributing to our success; you're becoming part of a culture built on collaboration, customer dedication, ethical innovation, and shared purpose.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Important Notes :

JST is an AA / EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship : Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy : JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy : All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.