Hands-on Composite Laminator — Aerospace/Defence

NP Aerospace; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NP Aerospace is seeking experienced Composite Laminators for a temporary placement to December 26 to support an exciting new project. This hands-on production role covers preparing, laying up, bagging and tooling to manufacture composite components in line with drawings and work instructions.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment prioritising quality, safety, traceability and first-time-right production.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience working as a Composite Laminator or in a similar composite manufacturing role.
• Experience with composite layup, laminating and bagging processes.
• Experience working with carbon fibre prepregs or other advanced composite materials.
• Able to follow technical drawings, work instructions and process specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail with a clear commitment to product quality and traceability.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out composite laminating, layup and bagging of components in line with work instructions and production schedules.
• Prepare materials, tools and work areas before starting production tasks.
• Support vacuum bagging and curing processes, including autoclave and oven cure related activity where trained and authorised.
• Inspect work during and after production to ensure components meet the required quality standard.
• Work from technical drawings, work instructions, process specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Record production information accurately, including time bookings, and material traceability.

Skills

Composite laminating

Layup

Bagging

Carbon fibre prepregs

Technical drawings

Quality and traceability

Health and safety

Tools

SAP

Job description

NP Aerospace is seeking experienced Composite Laminators for a temporary placement to December 26 to support an exciting new project. This hands-on production role covers preparing, laying up, bagging and tooling to manufacture composite components in line with drawings and work instructions.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment prioritising quality, safety, traceability and first-time-right production.