Senior Composite Laminator — Precision Autoclave Lead

First Base; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Composite Laminator to join a busy Composites Department. You will report to the Team Leader and support the efficient running of the department, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards and within required timescales.

Requirements include experience as a composite laminator (ideally senior), pre-preg autoclave processes, and carbon/glass composite materials, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a composite laminator, ideally at a senior level.
• Experience with pre-preg autoclave processes.
• Experience with carbon and glass composite materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to follow procedures, work instructions and manuals.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Motorsport or automotive composite experience would be highly desirable.
• Able to support and develop less experienced laminators.

Responsibilities

• Template and produce new products.
• Laminate parts and tooling across a broad range of products.
• Check drawings and route card instructions are clear and correct.
• Help develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Operate autoclaves and ovens.
• Assist with the training and development of laminators.
• Maintain all equipment and ensure it is kept in good working order.
• Ensure the department and work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Support the Team Leader with the efficient running of the department.
• Ensure jobs are completed to the required quality standards and timescales.

Skills

Senior composite laminator

Autoclave processes

Pre-preg composites

Carbon/Glass composites

Attention to detail

Procedures & manuals

Verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Manufacturing environment

Mentoring Laminators

Job description

First Base in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Composite Laminator to join a busy Composites Department. You will report to the Team Leader and support the efficient running of the department, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards and within required timescales.

Requirements include experience as a composite laminator (ideally senior), pre-preg autoclave processes, and carbon/glass composite materials, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.