Plastics Technician

Fabtech Pty

Date Posted: October 13, 2026

Position: Plastics Technician

Salary: $40.23 per hour

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full-time

Location: South Australia

Fabtech is a leading Australian company specialising in the design, supply, and installation of geomembrane liners, covers, and tanks across the water, resources, and infrastructure sectors. Operating throughout South Australia and nationally. Fabtech is recognised for its technical expertise, quality assurance, and strong safety culture. Fabtech offers exciting opportunities to work on large-scale, industry-leading projects in South Australia and beyond.

The Opportunity:

Due to continued growth, we’re seeking an experienced Plastics Technician.

The role will be predominantly based within South Australia

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Set up plastics manufacturing machinery and tooling for production runs, including changeovers between products and materials.
• Adjust machine settings (e.g. temperature, pressure, speed and cycle time) to achieve the required product quality and output.
• Carry out first-off and in-process checks against drawings and specifications, and correct product that is out of tolerance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults on plastics machinery and identify the root cause.
• Repair, rebuild and replace worn or faulty machine components, dies and tooling.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance and keep setup and maintenance records up to date.
• Work with production staff and supervisors to minimise downtime and resolve recurring problems.Work safely in accordance with Fabtech’s HSE policies, including lock-out/tag-out and machine guarding, and report hazards and incidents promptly.
• Contribute to process improvement by recommending enhancements to machine setup, maintenance and quality workflows.
• Support knowledge sharing by mentoring junior staff and staying current with plastics processing techniques.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• An AQF Certificate III in a relevant trade (e.g. engineering, plastics or mechanical) with at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience setting up, adjusting, repairing and troubleshooting machines that manufacture plastics products.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read technical drawings, work instructions and machine manuals.
• Experience with plastic welding
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A strong communicator with an eye for quality and safety.
• Physical fitness and a willingness to undertake travel.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with HDPE / LLDPE or other geomembrane material]
• Familiarity with relevant Australian or international plastics, welding or quality standards

How to apply:

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Tasmea is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and non-political culture, backed up by a strong set of organizational values, that encourages and rewards performance.