At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and laminate composite components with a focus on quality and precision.
- Company: Join a leading automotive and motorsport manufacturing team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and a chance to work with cutting-edge materials.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative industry and develop skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in composite manufacturing and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Main Purpose of the Job
This Composite Laminator role is responsible for the manufacturing and laminating of composite components, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have experience in high and low volume programs, tooling manufacture and visual quality (VQ) products ideally within automotive or motorsport manufacturing environments.
Relationships
Responsible to: Business Manager
Main Task of the Job
- Prepare moulds and tooling, including cleaning, inspection, and application of release systems.
- Handle, store, and track pre-preg materials in accordance with out-time and freezer storage requirements.
- Cut and kit pre-preg plies using templates, or other manual methods.
- Perform accurate lay-up of pre-preg materials following ply books, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
- Ensure correct fibre orientation, ply sequencing, and debulking throughout the lay-up process.
- Conduct vacuum bagging, including application of peel ply, breather, release films, and bagging materials.
- Prepare components for curing in autoclaves or ovens, ensuring all parameters are correctly set and recorded.
- Inspect parts for defects such as wrinkles, bridging, FOD (foreign object debris), and delamination.
- Maintain strict cleanliness standards in controlled environments.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve non-conformances and improve processes.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Help maintain a safe working environment by ensuring cleanliness and adhering to safety protocols.
- Autoclave operation (Optional).
Skills
- Ability to read technical drawings and lay-up instructions.
- Knowledge of vacuum bagging and autoclave curing processes.
- Strong manual dexterity and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good understanding of quality control standards.
- Experience in automotive or motorsport manufacturing preferred.
- Health and Safety Awareness: Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in a workshop setting is beneficial.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be expected to perform different tasks as required by the business’s overall objectives.
Composite Laminator employer: Piran Composites
As a Composite Laminator with us, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the automotive and motorsport sectors. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and skill development. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, our employees enjoy a supportive environment where innovation thrives, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
