Experienced Composite Laminators

£15.29–£16.87 per hour, depending on experience

Working as part of a team, you will manufacture a wide range of composite products using your laminating skills and experience.

You will be required to read and understand lay-up drawings and specifications, complete work to the required standards and identify or raise any errors, discrepancies or changes you observe during manufacture.

Wet lay and infusion experience is required. Pre-preg experience is welcome, but not essential, as training can be provided.

Depending on departmental workloads, you may also be required to work across our Dorset sites.

• Carry out laminating and tooling across a broad range of products using processes including wet lay, infusion, vacuum bagging, pre-preg and RTM.
• Read and understand lay-up drawings and specifications.
• Check that information provided on drawings is clear and accurate.
• Check and follow route card instructions.
• Follow established processes and maintain high quality standards at all times.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Work with a wide range of materials, including carbon and glass fabrics, CSM and cloths in dry and pre-preg formats.
• Identify and report laminating defects.
• Accurately record time spent on jobs.
• Use the correct PPE at all times.
• Work with the QA team to ensure parts are manufactured effectively and in accordance with drawings, lay-up books and relevant ISO standards.
• Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes to increase quality and efficiency.
• Keep tools and equipment maintained and in good working order.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

• A minimum of 2 years’ composite laminating experience within marine, aerospace, automotive or another quality-driven manufacturing environment.
• Practical wet lay and infusion experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings would be an advantage.

Please be aware that many roles at Norco GRP and Composites Ltd are subject to security controls. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities held and/or your place of birth may affect the roles you are able to perform within our organisation. Successful candidates must pass a DBS check and meet the applicable security clearance requirements.