Hands-On Fiberglass Molder II — Precision & Quality

Fibrelite Composites; Skipton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fibrelite Composites in Skipton seeks a skilled Laminator/Molder to join our manufacturing team. You will follow procedures to apply materials by hand or machine to produce standard and nonstandard components of quality.

Prepare mold surfaces with release films and wax, and inspect laminates for defects. You will work with resins, fiberglass, catalyst and related materials, adjusting for climate and process conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience as Laminator or Molder in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Familiar with materials and resins used in fiberglass reinforced plastics.
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant and using PPE.
• Able to work at heights and in tight spaces when required.
• Willing to work variable hours including shifts.

Responsibilities

• Following established procedures to apply material by hand and/or machine to produce standard and nonstandard components and products of quality.
• Preparing mold or tool surface properly with release film, wax and other part release products.
• Utilizing and understanding of resin, glass, catalyst, mold releases and related materials, and adjusting for changing climatic conditions.
• Trimming parts to the proper dimensions based on process sheets, established standards, drawings and verbal instructions.
• Inspecting laminate surfaces for defects, imperfections, foreign material or other non-conformance, and correcting as necessary.
• Ability to produce complex molding procedures.
• Moving parts and components to shipping, holding area or other designated location after inspection by Quality Control.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Laminator experience

Communication skills

Fiberglass resins knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment experience

PPE compliance

Shift work

Height and tight spaces

Job description

Fibrelite Composites in Skipton seeks a skilled Laminator/Molder to join our manufacturing team. You will follow procedures to apply materials by hand or machine to produce standard and nonstandard components of quality.

Prepare mold surfaces with release films and wax, and inspect laminates for defects. You will work with resins, fiberglass, catalyst and related materials, adjusting for climate and process conditions.