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Minor plastic welding * Small area bodywork (including Bondo repair) At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle ...

Minor plastic welding * Small area bodywork (including Bondo repair) At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle ...

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How much do plastic welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for plastic welding in Indiana is $14.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $14.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is plastic welding?

Plastic welding is a process used to join two or more pieces of plastic together using heat, pressure, or a combination of both. The process involves melting the plastic surfaces at the joint and then allowing them to cool and fuse together, creating a strong bond. Common methods of plastic welding include hot gas welding, ultrasonic welding, and solvent welding. This technique is widely used in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and construction to repair or fabricate plastic parts.

What is the difference between Plastic Welding vs Plastic Fabricator?

AspectPlastic WeldingPlastic Fabricator
CertificationsTypically requires specialized plastic welding certificationsMay require general fabrication or manufacturing certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, repair shops, manufacturing plantsManufacturing facilities, custom fabrication shops
Job FocusJoining or repairing plastic components using welding techniquesCutting, shaping, and assembling plastic parts
Industry UsageAutomotive, plumbing, aerospace, manufacturingProduct manufacturing, custom plastic parts, prototypes

Plastic Welding involves joining or repairing plastic parts through specialized welding techniques, often requiring specific certifications. Plastic Fabricators focus on cutting, shaping, and assembling plastic components, typically in manufacturing environments. While both roles work with plastics, Plastic Welding emphasizes repair and joining, whereas Plastic Fabrication centers on creating and assembling plastic parts.

What are the most common challenges faced by plastic welders on the job, and how can they be overcome?

Plastic welders often encounter challenges such as ensuring proper material compatibility, maintaining consistent weld quality, and working in environments with varying temperatures or contaminants. To overcome these, it’s important to thoroughly prepare and clean surfaces before welding, use the correct welding technique and equipment for each type of plastic, and stay updated on safety protocols. Regular training and close coordination with quality control teams can also help in identifying and resolving issues early, ensuring strong and reliable welds.

How much do plastic welders make?

Plastic welders typically earn between $35,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Skilled welders with certifications and specialized tools can earn higher wages, especially in manufacturing or construction environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a plastic welder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Plastic Welder, you need a solid understanding of welding techniques for plastics, material identification, and blueprint reading, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with welding tools such as hot air welders, extrusion welders, and plastic fabrication equipment, as well as certifications like the Certified Plastic Welder credential, is valuable. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and problem-solving skills help set standout professionals apart in this field. These skills and qualifications are important to ensure strong, precise welds and high-quality finished products in manufacturing or repair settings.
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Infographic showing various Plastic Welding job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $30,450 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Master Level Body Technician Bonus $6000

Carvana

Beech Grove, IN • On-site

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago


Carvana rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 278 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

141st of 730 rated retailers


Job description

We're looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.
As an Experienced Heavy Body Technician, you'll be expected to train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including:

  • Heavy plastic welding/stapling
  • Heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding
  • Roof and rocker panel repair

Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)
At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (click here to learn more). If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.


Other perks of the Job

  • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
  • ASE and tool reimbursement programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule:

We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.


How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 690-7853, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).


Not a match for this role?
We have a variety of prep roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see what you'll be doing to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:

  • Entry-Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): perform light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles, removing and installing bumpers, single panel repair (including Bondo repair), and minor plastic welding
  • Mid-Level Prepper (min 3-5 years professional experience): perform bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)
  • Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country – take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles:

  • Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
  • Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
  • Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

General qualifications and requirements

  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
  • Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About Carvana
At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren't car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won't sell a car to a customer that we wouldn't sell to our own Mom. Period.
To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we've built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.
Think you've got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.


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About Carvana

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At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to tackling one of the largest, yet-to-be-disrupted markets in the world - the $1T per year U.S. car market (yes, that's $Trillion with a "T").

Industry

Automobile dealers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tempe, AZ, US

Year founded

2011