Composite Laminator

This exciting opportunity involves working on early & late shifts to support the fabrication and assembly of aerostructure components using advanced composite materials.

Basic - Earlies
PAYE £22.23
UMB £30.56
Hours: 06:00-14:15 (Mon-Thu) / 06:00-12:00 (Fri)

Basic - Lates
PAYE £25.94
UMB £35.66
Hours: 14:15-22:30pm / 12:00-18:00 (Fri)

Summary
As a Laminator, also known as a Lay Up Operator, you will manufacture various components using a variety of composite, glass and honeycomb core materials. Applying various manual laminating techniques, you will produce high quality composite components for a variety of aircraft. The role will include a range of tasks and you should demonstrate flexibility and work effectively as part of a larger multi-disciplined team within an automated cleanroom environment. As a Skilled Operator, your role will have an increased level of self-management, empowerment and a disciplined outlook to your everyday working. Skilled status also carries the responsibility for problem solving, team working and a will to succeed with the business.

Job Requirements:

Composites lay-up for a variety of types of panels, working to tight tolerances
Reporting directly to the section Team Leader, participate within a team to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, on time and to the customer specifications
Participate within a team to ensure production requirements are achieved on time, working with Quality and Engineering as required
Hold Approved Operator (AO) stamp for necessary operations / jobs within area. Approve own work when, to the best of your knowledge and belief, the requirements / drawings specification and standards have been fully achieved
Read and accurately follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC)
Operate under own initiative and work with minimal supervision
Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability
Contribute to reducing the scrap levels within the businessCandidate Requirements

Previous experience of composite detail manufacture. Current / recent experience in composite laminating
Experience using composite carbon fibre and similar materials
Time-Served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in recognised allied trade - however, significant industry experience will be considered if these minimum qualifications are not held
Good level of dexterity
Competent in numeracy and literacy skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation
Good knowledge of health and safety
Good communication skills
Drive to succeed as an individual and as part of a team
Positive approach to problem solving
Participating in training programmes and procedures
Willing to learn and adapt with a strong focus on flexibility
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
Excellent time keeping

Candidates will be required to undergo baseline security clearance, and adhere to ITAR restrictions