We are seeking a skilled Marine Composite Laminator to join our team, specializing in the construction, repair, and finishing of high-quality yacht components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, etc.) and a strong understanding of yacht manufacturing processes, ensuring precision, safety, and durability in all laminating tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber, resins, cores) according to specifications.
- Lay up and laminate composite structures, ensuring accurate alignment, layering, and resin application.
- Operate vacuum bagging, infusion, and wet lay-up processes for yacht components.
- Trim, finish, and inspect composite panels, decks, hulls, and other yacht parts for quality and adherence to engineering drawings.
- Monitor curing processes, ensuring optimal temperature, pressure, and time for each laminate.
- Identify defects or delamination issues and perform repairs as needed.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to optimize laminate performance and production efficiency.
- Record production details, material usage, and quality checks accurately.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proficient with fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and resin systems (epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester).
- Knowledge of vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and hand lay-up techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail, precision, and commitment to high-quality standards.
- Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy materials and work in confined spaces.
- Understanding of safety procedures, PPE, and chemical handling.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with luxury yacht construction or repair.
- Familiarity with CNC cutting, mold-making, or finishing techniques.
- Certification in composite materials or marine fabrication.
Job Overview:
- We are seeking a skilled Marine Composite Laminator to join our team, specializing in the construction, repair, and finishing of high-quality yacht components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, etc.) and a strong understanding of yacht manufacturing processes, ensuring precision, safety, and durability in all laminating tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber, resins, cores) according to specifications.
- Lay up and laminate composite structures, ensuring accurate alignment, layering, and resin application.
- Operate vacuum bagging, infusion, and wet lay-up processes for yacht components.
- Trim, finish, and inspect composite panels, decks, hulls, and other yacht parts for quality and adherence to engineering drawings.
- Monitor curing processes, ensuring optimal temperature, pressure, and time for each laminate.Identify defects or delamination issues and perform repairs as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proficient with fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and resin systems (epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester).
- Knowledge of vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and hand lay-up techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail, precision, and commitment to high-quality standards.
- Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy materials and work in confined spaces.
- Understanding of safety procedures, PPE, and chemical handling.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with luxury yacht construction or repair.Familiarity with CNC cutting, mold-making, or finishing techniques.Certification in composite materials or marine fabrication.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to optimize laminate performance and production efficiency.
- Record production details, material usage, and quality checks accurately.
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Composite Laminator in Castletown employer: Mane Contract Services
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