Composites Laminator - Weekend Day Shift

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Composites Laminator Technician, where your skills in manufacturing and laminating composite parts will play a crucial role in the high-performance world of motorsport. This dynamic position involves working with advanced materials like carbon fibre and fibreglass, ensuring adherence to quality standards while contributing to innovative projects. With a legacy of engineering excellence, this opportunity allows you to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about motorsport and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing composite components and mould making.
• Previous laminating and assembly experience in high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain composite parts using carbon fibre and fibreglass.
• Apply vacuum bagging techniques and laminate components with epoxy resin.

Skills

Composite Manufacturing

Lamination

Vacuum Bagging

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Knowledge of Manufacturing Technology

Experience in F1 or Motorsport

Tools

MRP Software

Job description

At Williams Racing, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and performance in motorsport. Are you a passionate Composites Laminator Technician ready to take on your next challenge and join a fast-paced team? This is your chance to play a critical role in the continuous improvement of our vehicle and shape our future.

As a Composites Laminator Technician, you will manufacture, repair, and maintain composite parts using materials such as carbon fibre, fibreglass, and resin. This role involves a Saturday to Monday weekend day shift from 06:30 to 18:30.

Main Responsibilities:

• Using pre-impregnated tooling fabric to laminate moulds directly from patterns, ensuring adherence to technical procedures, QA documentation, work orders, and sign-offs.
• Applying vacuum bagging techniques to debulk.
• Positioning drill bushes in the mould laminate.
• Parting moulds from patterns and preparing tools for pre- and post-cure processes.
• Laminating components with pre-impregnated carbon using various weave styles and epoxy resin systems, following all procedural and documentation standards.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and Ply Books using Williams CAD system to extract relevant information.
• Creating templates to ensure repeatability in production.
• Utilising Honeycomb as a sandwich core material, either from drawings or pre-machined cores.
• De-moulding and drilling cured components in preparation for subsequent processes.

Candidate Requirements:

We are seeking a Composites Laminator Technician with experience in:

• Manufacturing composite components, including mould making, lamination, and vacuum bagging.
• Laminating and assembling in high-performance environments, ideally in F1 or similar motorsport sectors.

Key Accountabilities:

Fulfil all organisational expectations, including:

• Aligning with Williams Values & Behaviours and promoting a positive team environment.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour, conduct, and department presentation.
• Adhering to quality standards and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Understanding and complying with cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Engagement with the Component Faults system (MPI).
• Adaptability, initiative, teamwork, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
• Accurate data management within business MRP software.

About Williams Racing:

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has been a leader in Formula 1, with 16 World Championship titles and a legacy of engineering excellence. Founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head, the team has a storied history of success and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing technology related to composites.
• Experience with mould making, component manufacturing, and vacuum bagging.
• Previous laminating and assembly experience, preferably in F1 or motorsport environments.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic composites production team, we want to hear from you!

Please note: This role involves working on a weekend day shift, Saturday to Monday, from 06:30 to 18:30.

Additional Information: #LI-HH1, #LI-JG2

At Atlassian Williams Racing, we are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.