Job Title: Composite Laminator
Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience + bonus
Location: Stevenage
Aeropeople have partnered with an aerospace, defence and energy company who are now looking to hire a permanent Composite Laminator to be based at their site in Stevenage.
Established more than 70 years ago, they employ more than 9,000 employees in 14 different countries. Working closely with their customers, they deliver technologically differentiated systems and products with high certification requirements in the aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, they build broad installed bases of equipment for which they provide support throughout their lifecycle.
The successful candidate will be able to independently operate as a multi-skilled, adaptable Composite Laminator. Working with pre- preg carbon fibre, the Composite Laminator will be responsible for kitting, layup, bagging and de-bagging of the component. The successful candidate should be able to work to complex engineering drawings and with moulds to produce high precision composite components.
Main Responsibilities:
- Carry out Tool preparation (Clean and apply Release Agent)
- Kitting and lay-up operations, (Cutting kit of materials for build sequence, Warp and Weft. Lay up material on to mould surface correct orientation and build sequence).
- Understanding of Shelf Life of Materials would be an advantage.
- Vacuum bagging techniques (Manufacture breather bag material kit)
- Cure operations to agreed engineering methods and processes using various plant and process equipment (Autoclaves, Ovens and Vacuum pumps).
- Supports and conforms to Quality procedures to maintain compliance, by ensuring adherence to the defined processes and procedures.
- Operate within all Health and Safety at work Regulations.
- Attendance of start of shift meeting with team to understand the teams targets, any key issues / problems and any other communications (e.g. visits, health & safety issues etc)
- Detects and escalates any issues to team leaders in timely manner
Benefits:
- Negotiable basic salary
- Annual bonus
- Company pension scheme up to 10%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus a buy/ sell scheme)
- Early finish on Fridays
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work
- Health Assessments/ Health Cash Plan
- Income Protection
- Employee assistance programme 24/7
- Employee discounts
About You:
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Good/ Strong/ Excellence verbal and written communication skills
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to read drawings
- Strong prioritization skills
- Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
- Team building Skills
- Decision making skills
About Aeropeople:
Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…
Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
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