Composite Laminator

Adecco Portugal; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland in the Midlands seeks a Laminator for the Composite Laminating Department, crafting pre-preg carbon components for automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors. The role uses vacuum bagging and autoclave curing and reports to the Team Leader.

You will ensure timely production, maintain high quality standards, and keep work areas safe and tidy, following procedures, PPE and site rules.

Qualifications

• Familiar with pre-preg autoclave processes and materials (carbon and glass).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with inspection and maintenance of tooling.

Responsibilities

• Laminating of parts and tooling across a broad range of products.
• Checking information on drawings is clear.
• Checking route card instructions are correct.
• Help develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Inspection and maintenance of the patterns / moulds prior to use and report any defects to the team leader.
• To be responsible for the breakout of parts post cure and identify defects.
• Keep all equipment maintained.
• Ensure the department/work area is kept clean and tidy.

Skills

Autoclave processes

Attention to detail

Procedures & manuals

Verbal communication

Deadlines

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Profile

We are looking for Laminators to join the Composite Laminating Department, manufacturing visual carbon components, for automotive, aerospace, defence and marine customers. All components are pre-preg material, vacuum-bagged and autoclave cured, candidates are expected to be familiar and experienced with this method of manufacture.

Reporting into the Team Leader, this role is to support the Team Leader in the efficient running of the department by meeting job timescales and demands, whilst completing jobs to the highest of standards

Job

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Laminating of parts and tooling across a broad range of products.
• Checking information on drawings is clear.
• Checking route card instructions are correct.
• Help develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Inspection and maintenance of the patterns / moulds prior to use and report any defects to the team leader.
• To be responsible for the breakout of parts post cure and identify defects.
• Keep all equipment maintained.
• Ensure the department/work area is kept clean and tidy.

Essential Skill Set

• Familiar with pre-preg autoclave processes and materials such as carbon and glass.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy levels.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions / manuals.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Used to working in a fast-moving environment.

Desirable Skill Set

Motor-sport / Automotive / aerospace / defence composite experience highly desirable.

Person Skills

• To take pride in your own work and to strive to meet and exceed quality standards.
• To be the best possible team member and give help and support where possible.
• To be reliable and consider the effect any absence may have on your team.
• To always communicate clearly and politely with your colleagues.
• To arrive at work in good time to be at your workstation and ready to begin work at your designated start time.
• To ensure your department and your own work area is always kept clean and tidy.

General Responsibilities

• To show respect without exception to your team members and all colleagues as well as visitors and suppliers.
• Wearing the uniform provided correctly and smartly.
• To read and fully understand the Info Hub

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• To always wear the required protective work wear (PPE).
• To ensure compliance with all Company policies, processes and procedures and appropriate legislation including The Health & Safety Work Act and The Equality Act.
• To have completed QHSE Induction Training.
• To comply with any recommendations made by our Occupational Health Advisers to ensure your health and safety on site.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.