Aircraft Laminator

Exciting new opportunity available in Warrington!

Due to a huge increase in work, our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is looking to recruit an experienced Aircraft Laminator / Trimmer to add to their dedicated & committed team.

The ideal candidate will be required to follow assembly and final assembly processes of composite panel manufacture inclusive of:

• Application of decorative laminates to production composite panel
• Potting of inserts
• Bonding of various brackets and equipment
• Bonding of inserts, using various adhesives
• Bonding components and sub-assemblies using adhesives to drawing specifications
• Produce work to required quality standards
• Produce work to drawing specification and procedural guidelines
• Maintain all health & safety disciplines in the composite area
• Self-inspection
• Ability to read and understand Detailed engineering drawings and procedures
• Experience of using various hand / air tools
• Awareness and adherence to all the company Health & Safety procedures
• High tolerance requirements (typically better than 0.05mm in various areas)

Key responsibilities of the role:

• To work in accordance with 21 Aero methods & procedures
• Complying with standard processes, specific area requirements and health & safety requirements
• Taking progress and reporting to management when required - Providing input to shop floor meetings when requested
• To play an active part in maintaining disciplines and continuous improvement activities
• Provide support when required throughout company departments
• From time to time, you may be asked to work off site; this may be in the UK or abroad
• To participate in handover when requested, providing inputs to ensure job progression through shift change

Key skills & desirable knowledge:

• Previous experience in application of decorative laminates
• Previous experience in a Manual Handling Role
• Manual Dexterity
• Previous experience within a production/manufacturing environment with regular use of hand tools
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions / manuals.
• Comfortable working to tight time frames with demanding quality requirements
• Candidates must demonstrate previous experience of using their own initiative.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions – within specific procedures.
• Experience in industries such as space / aerospace / automotive / motorsport etc
• Relevant experience in composite manufacture

The working hours are 0730 - 1630 Monday to Thursday and 0730 - 1230 on a Friday.

An immediate start is available after successful interview

To apply please contact the industrial desk on 01925 629666 or send your CV to warrington@thebestconnection.co.uk