Composite Laminator

Mane Contract Services; Castletown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a skilled Marine Composite Laminator to join our production team. You will work on yachts' components, applying laminating techniques, lay-up, and finishing to the highest standards.

The role requires experience with fibreglass, carbon fibre, resins, vacuum bagging and resin infusion, plus ability to follow drawings and meet deadlines in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in composite laminating within marine/yacht manufacturing is required.
• Practical knowledge of fibreglass, carbon fibre, resin systems and core materials.
• Experience with hand lay-up, vacuum bagging and resin infusion processes.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, specifications and production instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Understand health and safety procedures and proper PPE usage.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet production targets.
• Comfort with the physical demands of hands-on manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare composite materials, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, resins and core materials.
• Carry out hand lay-up and laminating work in line with technical specifications.
• Use vacuum bagging and resin infusion techniques to manufacture composite components.
• Work on yacht structures and components, including hulls, decks, panels and mouldings.
• Trim, finish and inspect completed components to ensure quality standards.
• Monitor curing processes and ensure materials are handled correctly.
• Identify and repair defects in composite components when required.
• Follow technical drawings, production instructions and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with production team to meet deadlines.
• Complete relevant production records and quality checks.

Skills

Composite laminating

Fibreglass

Carbon fibre

Resin systems

Hand lay-up

Vacuum bagging

Resin infusion

Technical drawings

Safe working practice

Teamwork & targets

Job description

Composite Laminator

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Marine Composite Laminator to join our team, working on the manufacture, repair and finishing of high-quality yacht components. The successful candidate will have practical experience working with composite materials and laminating techniques, with a focus on producing components to a high standard of quality, accuracy and finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare composite materials, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, resins and core materials.
• Carry out hand lay-up and laminating work in line with technical specifications.
• Use vacuum bagging and resin infusion techniques to manufacture composite components.
• Work on a variety of yacht structures and components, including hulls, decks, panels and mouldings.
• Trim, finish and inspect completed components to ensure they meet required quality standards.
• Monitor curing processes and ensure materials are handled and applied correctly.
• Identify and repair defects in composite components where required.
• Follow technical drawings, production instructions and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work closely with colleagues across the production team to meet manufacturing deadlines.
• Complete relevant production records and quality checks.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in composite laminating, ideally within the marine or yacht manufacturing industry.
• Practical knowledge of fibreglass, carbon fibre, resin systems and core materials.
• Experience with hand lay-up, vacuum bagging and resin infusion processes.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, specifications and production instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and the correct use of PPE.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet production targets.
• Comfortable with the physical demands of a hands-on manufacturing environment