Lead Composite Laminator – Aerospace & Automotive

ICOMAT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Stock options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

iCOMAT, an advanced manufacturing company, is seeking a Laminator to apply composite materials with hand lay-up and vacuum bagging. Based in Swindon, you will join a growing team responsible for high‑performance components for aerospace and automotive.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, and ensure quality control. The role offers opportunities to lead and develop a composite laminating team as the business scales globally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Laminator in a composite manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Understanding of quality control processes and standards in composite manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Laminate moulds using pre-impregnated tooling fabric from patterns; ensure procedures and QA are followed.
• Use vacuum bagging techniques to debulk.
• Position drill bushes in the mould laminate.
• Prepare the tool pre- and post-cure; part mould from patterns.
• Laminate components using pre-impregnated carbon with epoxy resin; follow procedures.
• Read Ply Books and drawings to extract relevant information.
• Use templates to enable repeatability where available.
• Ensure all paperwork is correct before starting the next operation.

Skills

Composite laminator

Hand lay-up

Vacuum bagging

Reading drawings

Job description

iCOMAT, an advanced manufacturing company, is seeking a Laminator to apply composite materials with hand lay-up and vacuum bagging. Based in Swindon, you will join a growing team responsible for high‑performance components for aerospace and automotive.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, and ensure quality control. The role offers opportunities to lead and develop a composite laminating team as the business scales globally.