Learn DVS 2207 welding under qualified tradesmen. Brisbane workshop, since 1971.

The role

Industrial Plastics is a specialist Brisbane manufacturer of custom plastic tanks, pipework and process components. Founded in 1971, we deliver engineer-specified work for blue-chip industrial clients across Australia, including Rio Tinto, BHP, Veolia, Goodman Fielder and Origin Energy. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified by SGS, with welders qualified to the German DVS 2207 standard.

This is a formal Plastics Fabricator apprenticeship: full-time, based at our Hemmant workshop, combining Certificate III training through a recognised RTO with on-the-job work under qualified tradesmen.

What you will do

  • Plastic welding to DVS 2207, butt-fusion, electrofusion, hot-gas hand and extrusion welding
  • Reading engineering drawings, P&IDs and tank fabrication specifications
  • Material selection, HDPE, polypropylene, PVC, PVDF, acrylic, engineering plastics
  • CNC routing, sawing, brake-forming and thermoforming techniques
  • Fabrication of custom tanks, pipework, ducting, scrubbers and process equipment
  • Quality systems and inspection under ISO 9001:2015

What we look for

  • Practical, hands-on attitude, you enjoy working with your hands and care about quality
  • Attention to detail, our work goes into mining, water treatment and food processing plants where defects aren’t acceptable
  • Reliability, turn up on time, every day, and finish what you start
  • Australian work rights and the ability to commute to Hemmant, eastern Brisbane
  • Year 12 or equivalent preferred but not essential. Mechanical or trade aptitude is more important than qualifications

What we offer

  • Formal Certificate III training through a recognised RTO, fees supported by the company
  • On-the-job training under DVS 2207 qualified welders and senior fabricators
  • Award-rate apprentice wages, with steady progression as you complete each year
  • A trade with strong demand, plastics fabrication is critical to mining, water treatment, food processing and energy in Australia
  • Long-term career opportunity, many of our senior tradesmen started as apprentices here

How to apply

Send a brief CV (or a written summary of any relevant work or school experience), your contact details and a sentence on why you want to learn plastics fabrication. Email [email protected] with subject line “Apprenticeship application”.

Workshop location: Unit 7, 1 Roebuck Street, Hemmant QLD 4174.

Veterans encouraged to apply for all positions.

Or call 1300 465 888, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm AEST.