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Fareham
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Position: Laminator (infusion)

Job ID: 1378/14

Location: Fareham

Rate/Salary: £21 p/h

Type: 2 Months Contract with 50 hours a week.

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Laminator competent in Infusion

Typically, this person will produce high-quality composite components using vacuum-assisted resin infusion techniques. Working with materials like carbon fibre and glass fibre, they prepare moulds, lay up dry fabrics, set up vacuum bagging systems, and control resin flow to ensure strong, lightweight structures for vessels. The role involves precise workmanship, reading technical drawings, adhering to strict safety and quality standards, and often collaborating with engineering and production teams to meet performance and durability requirements in demanding marine environments.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Infusion Laminator:

Prepare moulds and lay up dry fibre materials (e.g. carbon, glass) for resin infusion.

Set up vacuum bagging systems and monitor resin flow during infusion.

De mould, trim, and finish composite parts to high standards.

Inspect components and complete quality documentation.

Follow health & safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and chemicals.

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve processes.

Qualifications and requirement for the Infusion Laminator:

Proven experience in composite lay-up and vacuum resin infusion (ideally marine, aerospace, or automotive sectors).

Understanding of composite materials like glass fibre, epoxy, and polyester resins.

Skilled in mould prep, vacuum bagging, and defect-free infusion.

Ability to read and work from technical drawings and lay-up schedules.

Attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.            

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role

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