Composite Laminator

Mane Contract Services; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a skilled Composite Laminator to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on preparing tooling, lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing and operating autoclaves and related equipment in a quality-driven environment.

You will work 37 hours per week on-site, with a competitive salary (£34,000-£37,000) and ongoing development opportunities within a precision manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in composite laminating, composite manufacturing or aerospace production.
• Experience with pre-preg materials, lay-up and vacuum bagging techniques.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering processes.
• Understanding of composite curing processes and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of material shelf-life control would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling for composite manufacturing, including cleaning tools and applying release agents.
• Carry out material kitting and lay-up activities, ensuring correct build sequence and specifications.
• Cut composite materials and prepare kits for production builds.
• Apply warp/weft orientation during lay-up processes.
• Perform vacuum bagging operations and breather bag material kits.
• Operate autoclaves, ovens, vacuum pumps, and related equipment per methods.
• Support cure operations while maintaining quality and process compliance.
• Follow quality procedures and manufacturing instructions to meet requirements.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and safe working practices.

Skills

Composite laminating

Composite manufacturing

Aerospace production

Pre-preg materials

Lay-up techniques

Quality control

Tools

Autoclaves

Ovens

Vacuum pumps

Job description

Composite Laminator

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

On-site: Yes

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Composite Laminator to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business in Hertfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-driven production environment, supporting the manufacture of high-performance composite components using industry-standard processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling for composite manufacturing, including cleaning tools and applying release agents.
• Carry out material kitting and lay-up activities, ensuring the correct build sequence, orientation, and specification requirements are met.
• Cut composite materials and prepare kits for production builds.
• Apply knowledge of warp and weft orientation during lay-up processes.
• Perform vacuum bagging operations and manufacture breather bag material kits.
• Operate autoclaves, ovens, vacuum pumps, and associated equipment in line with approved engineering methods and processes.
• Support cure operations while maintaining product quality and process compliance.
• Follow quality procedures and manufacturing instructions to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met.
• Adhere to all company health and safety policies and safe working practices.
• Attend daily shift briefings to review production targets, quality updates, and key business communications.
• Identify, report, and elevate manufacturing, quality, or process issues to Team Leaders in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain a clean, organised work environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience within composite laminating, composite manufacturing, or aerospace production.
• Experience with pre-preg materials, lay-up, and vacuum bagging techniques.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering processes.
• Understanding of composite curing processes and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of material shelf-life control would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £37,000 per annum.
• 37-hour working week.
• Additional company benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities