Skilled Lay Up Operator / Laminator in Southampton - CV-Library

As a Skilled Lay Up Operator / Laminator in the aerospace industry, you will have the opportunity to join our client, a leading company in the sector. Your role will involve manufacturing various components using composite, glass, and honeycomb core materials. Utilizing manual laminating techniques, you will produce high-quality composite components for aircraft. Working as part of a larger multi-disciplined team within an automated cleanroom environment, you will contribute to the overall production process.

As a Skilled Operator, you will have an increased level of self-management and empowerment. You will need a disciplined approach to your work, problem-solving abilities, and a determination to succeed with the company. This permanent position offers stability and growth opportunities within the aerospace sector.

Role Specific Your key responsibilities in this role will include, but are not limited to:

Composites lay-up for a variety of types of panels, working to tight tolerances
Reporting directly to the section Team Leader and participating within a team to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, on time, and to customer specifications
Collaborating with Quality and Engineering departments to meet production requirements
Operating under your own initiative with minimal supervision
Reading and accurately following work instructions, specifications, and part drawings
Approving your own work when requirements, drawings specifications, and standards have been fully achieved
Accurately completing work route cards to maintain component traceability
Contributing to reducing scrap levels within the business
Please note that this role involves physical activity, so applicants must be capable of undertaking the necessary tasks.

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience in composites detail manufacture and composite laminating
Experience using composite carbon fibre and similar materials
Time-served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a recognized allied trade (significant industry experience will also be considered)
Good level of dexterity
Competence in numeracy and literacy skills, with the ability to read and understand technical documentation
Good knowledge of health and safety practices
Excellent communication skills
Drive to succeed individually and as part of a team
Positive approach to problem-solving
Willingness to participate in training programs and procedures
Strong focus on flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
Excellent timekeeping skillsPlease see the current shifts available:

Earlies:

Starting salary: £28,274
Uplifted salary (once AO stamp obtained): £29,112
Hours: 06:00-14.15 (Mon-Thurs) / 06:00-12:00 (Fri)Lates:

Starting salary: £33,928 (£28,274 + 20% shift allowance)
Uplifted salary (once AO stamp obtained): £34,934 (£29,112 + 20% shift allowance)
Hours: 14:15-22:20 (Mon-Thurs) / 12:00-18:00 (Fri)Nights:

Starting salary: £35,342 (£28,274 + 25% shift allowance)
Uplifted salary (once AO stamp obtained): £36,390 (£29,112 + 25% shift allowance)
Hours: 22:30-6:00 (Mon-Thurs) / 18:00-01:30 (Fri)If you have the relevant skillset and experience in composite manufacturing, lay-up operations, and laminating, we invite you to apply for this position now