Composite Laminator

Red King Resourcing; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking an experienced Composite Laminator to join a growing advanced manufacturing business in the Nuneaton area. You will manufacture high-quality visual carbon components using pre-preg materials and autoclave curing, with a focus on precision.

The role involves following technical drawings and procedures, maintaining clean and safe workspaces, and supporting process improvements to boost quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pre-preg composite materials.
• Good understanding of vacuum bagging and autoclave curing processes.
• Experience handling carbon fibre and/or glass fibre materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Laminate composite parts and tooling using pre-preg carbon and glass fibre materials.
• Carry out vacuum bagging and prepare components for autoclave curing.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, route cards and manufacturing instructions.
• Inspect patterns and moulds before use, reporting defects.
• Carry out component breakout following curing and identify defects.
• Support improvements to manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the work area is clean, tidy and safe.

Skills

Pre-preg materials

Vacuum bagging

Autoclave curing

Carbon fibre

Glass fibre

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Procedures

Job description

COMPOSITE LAMINATOR

Location: Nuneaton

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Composite Laminator to join a growing advanced manufacturing business supplying the automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors.

The successful candidate will manufacture high-quality visual carbon components using pre-preg materials, vacuum bagging and autoclave curing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Laminate composite parts and tooling using pre-preg carbon and glass fibre materials.
• Carry out vacuum bagging and prepare components for autoclave curing.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, route cards and manufacturing instructions.
• Inspect patterns and moulds before use, reporting any defects.
• Carry out component breakout following the curing process and identify defects.
• Support improvements to manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the work area is clean, tidy and safe.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous hands-on experience with pre-preg composite materials.
• Good understanding of vacuum bagging and autoclave curing processes.
• Experience working with carbon fibre and/or glass fibre.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, procedures and work instructions.
• Able to work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and a positive team-working attitude.

Desirable Experience

• Composite manufacturing experience within motorsport, automotive, aerospace or defence.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual and organised.
• Takes pride in producing work to a high standard.
• A proactive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.