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PlasticWelder hires people who can work carefully with HDPE pipe welding equipment, service parts and site crews. Our work takes the team to sites across South Africa.

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Hands that understand the weld sequence

Our team works with butt-fusion HDPE pipe welding machines, facing tools, heater plates and clamps every week, so we look for people who respect the order of the job. A good fit here knows the full fusion sequence on the pipe line.

We hire for practical roles at the base and for field support work. Some people work in the shop and service area, others spend time on the road or on sites where pipe sizes, SDRs and weather can change the day’s pace.

  • Workshop and machine service roles
  • Field technician roles on contractor sites
  • Yard and dispatch roles

Roles that suit careful operators

We pay attention to people who can follow a welding cycle, spot a rough bead and keep records that make sense later. Shifts include hydraulic checks, heater plate condition, clamp alignment and facer condition, and the work gets dirty.

People with pipe-laying site experience often pick up the setting quickly, but we also consider applicants with strong mechanical habits and sound judgement. We look for people who can run each step of a fusion joint to the weld table.

  • Mechanical fitting or equipment service experience
  • Comfort reading measurements and pipe markings
  • Basic welding process knowledge or technical interest
  • Willingness to work at yards, depots and live sites

Training belongs in the job and is part of the work

Some appointments grow into operator training or refresher training support, where the person has to explain the sequence without drifting into jargon. The basics of the weld cycle come first, along with safe handling of the machine and heater plate.

We also need people who can help with machine setup, especially where hire equipment must leave in order and return in the same condition. We look for people with a clear eye who follow the weld procedure step by step.

What the workday can include

Depending on the role, a day may include preparing a hire unit, checking hoses and clamps, confirming alignment on a facer, or checking a heater plate for wear and cleanliness. On site, we help a crew match the machine to the pipe size and SDR, then watch the joint through each stage at its proper pace.

  • Butt fusion welder maintenance and hose checks
  • Hydraulic pressure tests and leak checks

How to send your CV

Send your CV with the machine sizes and pipe ranges you have welded. If you have trade certificates, training experience or site photos that show your work, include them with the message so we can place your application against the right opening.

Tell us which type of work suits you best. If you have worked with HDPE butt-fusion equipment before, mention the pipe sizes, tools and site conditions you know well.

Work across the country from a single base

Our base supports work across South Africa, with teams and equipment moving through major centres and project areas. The pace can shift between the shop, a contractor yard and a remote site, so people who adapt well usually settle in quickly.

Clear reporting, clean equipment and careful control guide our work where the joint is critical.

Butt-fusion questions

What kind of people do you hire?

We hire for workshop and field roles. We look for practical experience with HDPE pipe welding equipment and a careful technical manner.

Do you only hire for the base?

We hire for field roles too. Some roles are workshop based and some travel to client sites.

How do I apply for a role?

Welders, technicians and hire staff can apply with a CV and a note on the work they have done. Mention the role type you want, and include any site experience that supports your application.

Got an HDPE pipeline coming up? Send us the pipe sizes.

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