Composite Laminator

Composite Laminator - Portsmouth

Morson Talent is proud to be partnering with an exciting and rapidly growing specialist within the advanced materials sector. Backed by the expertise and reputation of an established industry leader, our client is seeking an experienced Composite Laminator to join their team and support the manufacture of high-quality composite components.

Location: Portsmouth
Shift Pattern: Days, 8-hour shifts
Hours: Overtime available, with typical workloads of 50+ hours per week
Rate: Up to £24 LTD per hour, depending on experience

The Role

As a Composite Laminator, you will play a key role in producing premium composite components for high-end automotive applications. The work is predominantly focused on visual carbon fibre components, with some involvement in structural composites, requiring exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing composite materials, tooling and moulds for lamination.
• Hand lay-up of pre-preg composite materials.
• Ensuring correct ply orientation and ply count in line with technical specifications.
• Vacuum bagging components and carrying out leak checks prior to cure.
• Manufacturing one-off, prototype and low-volume production components from engineering drawings and kitted materials.
• Maintaining a high standard of quality and finish throughout the manufacturing process.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Composite Laminator within motorsport, automotive, aerospace or a similar high-performance composite environment.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Experience with pre-preg lay-up techniques and autoclave-cured components.
• Ability to produce high-quality, defect-free components to exacting standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Composite Laminator looking to join a growing and innovative business working on cutting-edge automotive projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for more information.