Job Description
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 - Safely lift and carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
- Walk, stand, and work on your feet for the duration of the shift.
- Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and use hand/power tools.
- Work effectively and contribute within a team environment.
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 = TCI - T = TEAMWORK means BEING ONE and always working together to meet company goals.
- C = CUSTOMER FOCUSED means BEING ALIGNED and always aligning with and focusing on your customers (both external and internal facing).
- I = INTEGRITY means BEING ACCOUNTABLE and always accepting and requiring accountability.
- I = INNOVATION means BEING IN PURSUIT of improvements by always innovating relentlessly.
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 - Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(k) + 3% Matching
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Available Overtime
- Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Year End Performance Bonuses
- Competitive Pay BOE
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Remote work, Worldwide, Monday to Friday, Shift work,