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Pattern Maker

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Pattern Maker

About the company:

Crosby Composites is a leading carbon fibre engineering company supplying customers worldwide. Established in 1982, the company has constantly improved production techniques and invested in the latest technologies to provide cost effective components and achieve shorter lead times. We offer composite solutions for both one-off prototype components, as well as larger production runs. Our accuracy, reliability and fast turn-around time allows us to work with a large variety of industries, from high precision Formula One cars and Aerospace to the longer production runs and visual standards of the automotive and medical industries.
 
About our employees:

As a member of the Crosby Composites team, we expect all our employees to:

Adhere to all Crosby Composites policies and procedures 
Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times
Ensure workplace safety is practiced at all times 
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
 
Mission:

Support the development of an efficient and effective operational Team
Increase efficiency to +90%
Reduce scrap to 2%
Ensure 100% Plan Adherence
Increase staff retention
Develop and maintain the pace of staff development 
 
Purpose of the job:

To assist with the laminating of components and tooling across a range of industry sectors, sizes and complexities.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Final preparation of various Tooling block patterns and Aluminium moulds.
Using a variety of hand tools, small air tools and abrasive paper to a high standard
Spraying Patterns and final prep to a high standard.
Assembly of Jigs and Fixtures.
Preparation of a low melting temperature moulds.
Checking route card instructions are correct
To follow company processes.
Keep all equipment maintained
Ensure the department is kept clean and tidy
 
SKILLS:

Previous experience in a pattern shop or similar environment.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Good attention to detail is essential.
Able to follow work instructions.
Good awareness of health and safety.
Good verbal communication and listening skills.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Used to working in a fast-moving environment.
Flexible approach to whatever it takes to get the job done.
Problem Solving skills.
 
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