Trainee Composite Laminator

Role Summary

The successful candidate will be employed to learn, develop and enhance their own skills to become able to independently operate as a multi-skilled, adaptable Composite Laminator.

Working with pre-preg carbon fibre, the Trainee Composite Laminator will be responsible for kitting, layup, bagging and de-bagging of the component. The successful candidate will be trained to work to complex engineering drawings and with moulds to produce high precision composite components.

Core 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 Meggitt and 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

Skills, Knowledge & Responsibilities

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation 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