Trusted by Rio Tinto · BHP · Veolia · Goodman Fielder · Origin Energy · Orica · Glencore

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

Plastics Fabricator apprenticeship at Industrial Plastics, Brisbane.

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.

What you’ll learn

  • 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

Who we’re looking 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” or call 1300 465 888, Mon–Fri 8am–4pm AEST.

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

Or call 1300 465 888.

Talk to an engineer about your tank, baffle, or fabrication project

Tell us what you need built. We typically reply within one business day — or call 1300 465 888 Mon–Fri 8am–4pm and an engineer will pick up.

DVS-certified welding · SGS ISO 9001 · AS/NZS compliant

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