Composite Laminator

Mansell Recruitment Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Composite Laminator to work on products like Sunseeker and Princess. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of GRP laminating and 2+ years of experience in related industries. The role offers a starting rate of £15.68 p/hr with 22 days holiday, dental cover after one year, and regular overtime opportunities.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Dental cover after 1 year

Regular overtime

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in the Marine, Aerospace or Automotive industry is preferable.
• Thorough understanding of GRP laminating processes including trimming and grinding.

Responsibilities

• Preparing moulds ready for gel.
• Read and understand lay‑up specifications.
• Application of gel coat.
• Perform various laminating processes.
• Identify laminating defects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good team player

Excellent communicator

Understanding of GRP laminating

Job description

THE ROLE :

Working in a team environment you will work on a range of products including Sunseeker, Princess, Williams Jet Tenders, ECB Spas, etc. You will need to read and understand lay‑up drawings and use your laminating skills to carry out the required workload to the lay‑up specification. You will also need to utilise your skills to query any error or change that you may observe on any particular job.

You may be required to interchange between Composites and GRP sites due to workloads in the relevant departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Preparing moulds ready for gel
• Read and understand lay‑up specifications
• Application of gel coat
• Perform a range of laminating processes which may include : wet‑lay, infusion, vac‑bagging, pre‑preg or RTM
• Use of hand tools
• Identify laminating defects
• Use of core materials and generic bonding pastes
• Release of simple moulds
• Use and control of patterns and jigs
• Use of a wide range of fabrics, CSM and cloths in dry and pre‑preg formats
• Basic housekeeping duties
• Record daily time spent on jobs on timesheet
• Correct use of PPE
• Be accountable for your own work.

REQUIRED KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
• Good team player and excellent communicator
• A thorough understanding of GRP laminating and associated processes including those mentioned above which may include trimming and grinding
• Understanding of quality processes
• 2+ years’ experience gained within the Marine, Aerospace, Automotive or other quality driven industry is preferable.

OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Be willing to listen and learn and share your knowledge.

Composite Laminator – Starting from £15.68 p / hr – £32614 per annum

Starting 22 days holiday, Dental cover after 1 years’ service, hours 40 per week between 07.00 – 4.30 plus regular overtime at time + half.