Composite Fabricator: Lamination & Vacuum Infusion Expert

PE Global International; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global International is recruiting for multiple Fabricators to join a leading manufacturer of equipment for oil and gas based in Plymouth. This permanent role focuses on composite fabrication, including hand lay-up, lamination, and vacuum infusion.

Employees will read engineering drawings, prepare moulds, and ensure quality and traceability while maintaining a safe manufacturing environment. The package reflects UK market standards and long-term opportunities in a busy production setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in composite fabrication, especially lamination and vacuum infusion.
• Understanding of composite materials, resins, reinforcements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and laminate schedules.
• Experience with hand tools, trimming tools, and measuring equipment.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and high quality workmanship.
• Familiarity with controlled manufacturing environments and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Good time management and prioritization in production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds, materials, and consumables in line with process requirements.
• Carry out composite fabrication activities including hand lay-up, wet lamination, and vacuum infusion.
• Use a range of hand tools and basic power tools safely and effectively to trim, drill, fit, and finish components.
• Assemble composite components and sub-assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Prepare composite surfaces for painting or coating, including sanding, filling, masking, and cleaning to specified standards.
• Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising quality or safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Identify and minimise material waste through efficient working practices.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and controlled manufacturing environment.
• Accurately record work completed to ensure full traceability and compliance with quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the fabrication process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Power tools

Job description

PE Global International is recruiting for multiple Fabricators to join a leading manufacturer of equipment for oil and gas based in Plymouth. This permanent role focuses on composite fabrication, including hand lay-up, lamination, and vacuum infusion.

Employees will read engineering drawings, prepare moulds, and ensure quality and traceability while maintaining a safe manufacturing environment. The package reflects UK market standards and long-term opportunities in a busy production setting.