Composite Laminator
23 days ago
Lee-on-the-Solent
Position: Composite Laminator Job ID: 3243/2 Location: Lee On Solent Rate/Salary: Depending on experience Type: Contract Outside IR35 4 months Specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: our website for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of: Composite Technician Typically, this person will manufacture high-quality composite components using a range of advanced techniques, ensuring all products meet strict quality, dimensional, and cosmetic standards within a precision-driven environment. HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity. Duties and responsibilities of the Composite Technician: • Manufacture composite components using hand lay-up, resin infusion, and pre-preg techniques • Prepare plugs and moulds, including lay-up of dry fibre reinforcements, consumables, and vacuum systems • Interpret and work from engineering drawings, laminate schedules, and work instructions • Ensure all components meet quality, dimensional, and cosmetic standards for key customers within Aerospace and Wind Energy sectors • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment • Identify and resolve process or quality issues proactively within a project-based environment Qualifications and requirements for the Composite Technician: • Proven experience as a Composite Technician, with a strong focus on infusion processes and advanced composite manufacturing methods • Good understanding of composite materials including carbon fibre, glass fibre, resins, and core materials • Experience with vacuum systems, leak detection, and process control • Ability to work accurately, consistently, and to tight tolerances • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team • Experience in aerospace, marine, automotive, or motorsport composites (desirable) • Knowledge of health & safety standards relating to composite manufacturing (desirable) • Experience with tooling, mould preparation, and finishing processes (desirable) • Experience with electrical installation (desirable) • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a composite-related role preferred This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role