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Composite Laminator

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£14.00 - £18.00p/h DOE + hol. pay (PAYE)

3-month temporary contract - likely extension/on-going/T2P

Production / Aerospace / Lay-up / Composites / Hand tools

** We have several positions available for an immediate start! **

I am working with a key client in the Blackburn area who are a leading global manufacturer and supplier of technical components to the aerospace sector. They are looking to recruit Production Operatives, to work on the build of composite and fibre glass assemblies, on a critical project:

As a Composite Laminator, you will be required to conduct the following duties:

Work in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Use basic hand tools
Wet lay-up of composite onto moulds
Filling and trimming parts to specification on moulds following pattern
Follow standard manufacturing and operating instructions
Work with composite materials
Work to production plans and timescales
As Composite Laminator you will need to have the following attributes:

Ideally qualified with NVQ L1 or 2 in Manufacturing (or similar) would be beneficial but not essential
Strong attention to detail
Hard worker with a drive to hit targets, while keeping standards extremely high
A strong team player
Experience within a technical manufacturing environment
Experience with laminating, lay-up, and prepeg process highly preferable
Strong communication skills, with a keen eye for Health, Safety and Quality
The benefits of this position:

Day shift working Monday to Thursday 9.25 hrs per day (37hrs p/w), plus OT, Fridays & Saturdays at T½, Sundays and BH and T2
Possibility of on-going work and extension thereafter, and genuine temporary to permanent opportunity
An established & globally recognised company, with a positive and modern working environment
I am looking to speak to experienced Composite Laminators who are looking for a rewarding and challenging position. For more information, please send your CV application to Sam Martlew - Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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