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.