COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN
Position; Composites Technician / Finisher
Location; Oxford area
Salary; £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
About the role;
Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in the Oxford area who are looking for a Composites Technician / Finisher. The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing of GRP mouldings for use in boat construction. Trimming, preparation, polishing, gel coat repairs and assembly of moulded components.
Responsibilities;
- Checking and identifying defects requiring rework
- Repair to gel coat surfaces to remove imperfections/ joint lines from split mould tools.
- Fairing of surfaces
- Polishing of gel coat surfaces to achieve high level of surface finish.
- Trimming of GRP components using air saws, routers and diamond cutting discs, if required
- Sanding and finishing of cut edges using abrasives papers.
- Maintain and promote high standards of workmanship.
- Assist in other areas of the manufacturing process as directed by the Team Leader for this section.
- Assist in the training of personnel including new production operatives as and when required.
- Basic Housekeeping duties, including maintaining a tidy workstation and working area.
- Be accountable for your own work.
- Correct use of PPE.
- Uphold company HSE standards and report any shortfalls.
Essential experience;
- Previous experience of finishing GRP or paint finishes/ detailing.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Good team player being able to work independently or as part of a team when necessary.
- Able to work to deadlines in a timely manner.
- Previous experience of working within the Marine industry or similar high quality driven industry advantageous but not essential.
Commutable locations;
Wallingford, Reading, Didcot, Abingdon, Harwell, Oxford, Chalgrove, Watlington, Thame
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