At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Laminating Team to create high-quality components and ensure top-notch production standards.
- Company: Tods Technology, a trusted name in advanced manufacturing for over 90 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health plans, pension scheme, and discounts with major retailers.
- Other info: Work a 4-day week in a dynamic environment with great career prospects.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing business making a real impact in the defence sector.
- Qualifications: 2+ years laminating experience and a keen eye for detail required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Tods Technology are looking to recruit Production Operatives to work within our Laminating Team.
The Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-focused Laminator Production Operator with specific pre-preg laminating experience. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-skilled production team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality components within agreed timescales. You will be expected to accurately follow Manufacturing Instruction Sheets, complete Route Cards, and maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and housekeeping at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare moulds to required standards prior to lamination.
- Read, interpret, and follow Manufacturing Instruction Sheets and Route Cards.
- Mix resins accurately to specified ratios using weight and/or volume measurements.
- Carry out a range of laminating processes, including:
- Wet lay-up
- Pre-preg lamination
- Vacuum infusion
- Identify and report laminating defects and quality issues.
- Use appropriate hand tools safely and effectively.
- Ensure correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-skilled team to meet production deadlines.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years laminating experience (preferred).
- Proven experience working with pre-preg materials.
- Good understanding of composite manufacturing processes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work from written instructions and technical documentation.
- Aware of health and safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
Additional Information:
- Working hours: 38 hours per week
- 4-day working week: Monday to Thursday 7am - 5pm
- Location: Portland, Dorset
Interested? If you have experience working in a similar production environment and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Tods has been in existence for more than 90 years, and is a preferred choice for the Royal Navy for the production of sonar domes, acoustic windows, acoustic coatings and other complex structures for surface warships and submarines. The company has also built an impeccable reputation for quality and delivery to over 25 navies worldwide, from Europe to USA and Asia.
Products and services include the design and manufacture of sonar domes, submarine acoustic windows, acoustic cladding, damping treatments, radomes and other multifunctional structural composite enclosures that enhance the performance of vital sonar, radar and communications equipment. Tods is a growing business, based on Portland and it is a great time to join our workforce.
In return we offer:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Home and Tech scheme and access to discounts with large retailers.
- Plus much more!
All candidates must be able to obtain security clearance and have been based in the UK for a minimum of five years.
Production Operative Laminating Department employer: Tods Defence Limited
Tods Technology is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality while fostering collaboration within a multi-skilled team. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, a company pension scheme, and access to various discount schemes, all set in the picturesque location of Portland, Dorset. Join us and be part of a respected company with over 90 years of excellence in delivering high-quality components for the Royal Navy and beyond.
