At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Laminating Dome Team and create high-quality components with precision.
- Company: Tods Technology, a trusted name in sonar technology for over 90 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health cash plan, and a company pension scheme.
- 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 defence technology.
- Qualifications: 2+ years laminating experience and a keen eye for detail required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Tods Technology are looking to recruit Production Operatives to work within our Laminating Dome 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 Technology
Tods is an exceptional employer located in Portland, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets tradition. With over 90 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and employee development, providing extensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that encourages continuous improvement. Enjoy a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and various employee discounts, making it a rewarding place to advance your career as a CNC Machinist.
