Job Description
Laminator – Plastics (Permanent Role)
Location: Slinfold Area
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Permanent
We are recruiting an experienced Plastic Laminator to join a well-established production team. This is a hands-on workshop role involving the lamination of plastic vessels and components used in engineered products. We are looking for someone with strong lamination skills, excellent attention to detail and a consistent, reliable work ethic.
Key Responsibilities
Lamination & Production
- Carry out hands-on plastic lamination as part of the production team.
- Apply waxes to mould surfaces for preparation and removal of laminated parts.
- Apply layers of plastic resin and fibreglass mats to moulds, building material layers to required thickness.
- Mix resins, catalysts, accelerators, fillers and other ingredients accurately according to formulas.
- Cure laminated materials at room temperature or using heaters/equipment as required.
- Operate curing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Check and prepare templates, cut-out patterns and components to ensure accuracy against drawings and specifications.
- Inspect finished parts using measuring tools, visual checks and tapping techniques to detect defects, bubbles or weak spots.
Quality Control
- Deliver all work to meet or exceed established quality standards.
- Ensure completed laminated products match dimensional and specification requirements.
Teamwork
- Work collaboratively within the lamination team.
- Support colleagues and contribute to the overall productivity of the workshop.
Additional Duties
- Assist with general production tasks where required.
- Follow instructions from team leaders and managers.
Health & Safety
- Comply with all Health & Safety rules and safe-working practices.
- Follow risk assessments and method statements accurately.
- Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in plastic process-vessel lamination or similar plastic-lamination environments.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Forklift licence – desirable but not essential.
- Strong understanding of lamination standards, codes and technical requirements.
- Ability to make sensible engineering and safety decisions.
- Good communication skills with a professional, team-focused approach.
- Ability to prioritise workload, plan tasks and work independently.
- Numerate, literate and able to read technical drawings.
Success Criteria
- Completing lamination tasks on time and to required quality standards.
- Being a positive, reliable contributor to the team.
- Strong personal organisation and punctuality.
How to prepare for a job interview at Dc Solutions Services
✨Know Your Lamination Inside Out
Make sure you brush up on your lamination skills and techniques before the interview. Be ready to discuss your experience with different materials, like resins and fibreglass, and how you've applied them in past roles. This will show that you’re not just familiar with the process but also passionate about it.
✨Showcase Your Attention to Detail
Since this role requires a keen eye for quality control, prepare examples of how you've ensured accuracy in your previous work. Bring up specific instances where you caught defects or improved processes. This will demonstrate your commitment to delivering high-quality results.
✨Team Player Vibes
Collaboration is key in this role, so be ready to talk about your experiences working in a team. Share stories that highlight your ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to the team's productivity. This will help them see you as a reliable team member.
✨Safety First!
Familiarise yourself with health and safety practices relevant to lamination. Be prepared to discuss how you’ve adhered to safety protocols in the past and how you plan to maintain a safe working environment. This shows that you take safety seriously, which is crucial in any workshop setting.
