Plastic Pipe Cleanroom Welder/Assembler

Join our Chandler Fab Shop team as a Plastic Pipe Cleanroom Welder/Assembler, where you will fabricate and weld high-purity thermoplastic piping systems used in controlled cleanroom environments. In this role, you will apply specialized fusion welding techniques while ensuring all work meets stringent quality, cleanliness, and industry standards required in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities.

What's in it For You

• Work with high-purity thermoplastic piping systems in a specialized fabrication environment.
• Apply and expand your expertise in butt fusion and infrared (IR) fusion welding processes.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support successful project execution.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and cleanroom compliance.

What You Will Do

• Perform welding and fabrication of plastic piping systems using approved fusion welding techniques.
• Install and assemble high-purity piping, valves, fittings, and related components in clean environments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, isometric drawings, specifications, and installation procedures.
• Prepare and maintain materials in accordance with cleanroom contamination-control requirements.
• Perform pipe cutting, facing, alignment, and preparation prior to welding.
• Inspect welded joints for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain weld records, traceability documentation, and quality control reports.
• Operate and maintain fusion welding equipment and related tools.
• Follow GMP, cleanroom protocols, and company safety policies.
• Coordinate with supervisors, team members, and quality personnel to meet project schedules.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of high-purity materials to prevent contamination.

Position Details

• Department: Chandler Fab Shop onsite in Chandler, AZ
• Reports to: Production Manager
• Work Environment: Fab Shop

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in plastic pipe welding and assembly.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Proficiency in Butt Fusion and Infrared (IR) Fusion welding.
• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and contamination-control practices.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and inspection tools.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in cleanroom garments, PPE, and controlled environments.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for precision welding and inspection tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturer certifications for thermoplastic fusion welding equipment.
• Experience with PVDF, PP-R, PP-H, and HDPE piping systems.
• OSHA 10 certification.

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay range for this role is $27-29.51/hr Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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