Precision Composite Trimmer (Carbon/GRP)

First Base; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base in Nuneaton is seeking a Composite Trimmer to support the production team. You will prepare, trim, and finish composite components (including carbon/GRP) to tight tolerances, using hand and air tools and following established work instructions.

The role reports to the Composites Team Leader and offers a stable schedule Mon-Thu 07:30-16:00, Fri 07:30-12:30, with a salary of £29,686 per year. Join a focused team dedicated to quality and efficiency in composite manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience trimming composite components, carbon/GRP preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow work instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Handcrafts and trims composite components using air cutting tools.
• Prepares and bonds components with adhesives and fixtures per protocol.
• Drills, taps, and fits inserts as required by the project.
• Finishes components prior to inspection to high quality standards.
• Follows work instructions provided by the team leader.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand & air tools

Technical drawings

Teamwork & independence

Active listening

Meet targets

Carbon/GRP trimming experience

Tools

Air cutting tools

Job description

First Base in Nuneaton is seeking a Composite Trimmer to support the production team. You will prepare, trim, and finish composite components (including carbon/GRP) to tight tolerances, using hand and air tools and following established work instructions.

The role reports to the Composites Team Leader and offers a stable schedule Mon-Thu 07:30-16:00, Fri 07:30-12:30, with a salary of £29,686 per year. Join a focused team dedicated to quality and efficiency in composite manufacturing.