This exciting opportunity involves working on early & late shifts to support the fabrication and assembly of aerostructure components using advanced composite materials.

Basic - Earlies
PAYE 22.23
UMB 30.56
Hours: 06:00-14:15 (Mon-Thu) / 06:00-12:00 (Fri)

Basic - Lates
PAYE 25.94
UMB 35.66
Hours: 14:15-22:30pm / 12:00-18:00 (Fri)

Summary
As a Laminator, also known as a Lay Up Operator, you will manufacture various components using a variety of composite, glass and honeycomb core materials. Applying various manual laminating techniques, you will produce high quality composite components for a variety of aircraft. The role will include a range of tasks and you should demonstrate flexibility and work effectively as part of a larger multi-disciplined team within an automated cleanroom environment. As a Skilled Operator, your role will have an increased level of self-management, empowerment and a disciplined outlook to your everyday working. Skilled status also carries the responsibility for problem solving, team working and a will to succeed with the business.

• Composites lay-up for a variety of types of panels, working to tight tolerances
• Reporting directly to the section Team Leader, participate within a team to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, on time and to the customer specifications
• Participate within a team to ensure production requirements are achieved on time, working with Quality and Engineering as required
• Hold Approved Operator (AO) stamp for necessary operations / jobs within area. Approve own work when, to the best of your knowledge and belief, the requirements / drawings specification and standards have been fully achieved
• Read and accurately follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC)
• Operate under own initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability
• Contribute to reducing the scrap levels within the business

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience of composite detail manufacture. Current / recent experience in composite laminating
• Experience using composite carbon fibre and similar materials
• Time-Served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in recognised allied trade - however, significant industry experience will be considered if these minimum qualifications are not held
• Good level of dexterity
• Competent in numeracy and literacy skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation
• Good knowledge of health and safety
• Good communication skills
• Drive to succeed as an individual and as part of a team
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Participating in training programmes and procedures
• Willing to learn and adapt with a strong focus on flexibility
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent time keeping