Composites Finisher

Composites Finisher
£28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) per annum
Berinsfield
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm), 30-minute lunch break
Reporting To: Composites Manager
Responsible For: Finishing GRP mouldings for boat construction, including trimming, preparation, polishing, gel coat repairs, and assembly of moulded components.

General Description:
As a member of our client's finishing team, you will work on a variety of products, focusing on the finishing and repair of gel coat surfaces and GRP composite mouldings. Your goal will be to produce high-quality finished components for their busy boat manufacturing line. You should possess the knowledge and experience required to carry out gel coat repairs, trimming, filling, fairing, and polishing to a high standard. Working efficiently and effectively is essential in meeting our production requirements.

Main Duties:

• Inspect and identify defects that require work
• Repair gel coat surfaces to eliminate imperfections and joint lines caused by split mould tools
• Fair surfaces to ensure smoothness
• Polish gel coat surfaces to achieve a high level of finish
• Trim GRP components using air saws, routers, and diamond cutting discs when necessary
• Sand and finish cut edges using abrasive papers
• Uphold high standards of workmanship
• Assist in other areas of the manufacturing process as directed by the Team Leader
• Provide training to personnel, including new production operatives, as needed
• Maintain a tidy workstation and work area as part of basic housekeeping duties
• Take accountability for your own work
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
• Adhere to company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and report any deficiencies

Ancillary Duties:

• Perform additional tasks and duties as required by senior management
• Qualifications and Experience:
• Previous experience in finishing GRP or paint finishing/detailing
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong team player, capable of working independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work within deadlines in a time-conscious manner
• Preferred previous experience in the Marine industry or a similar high-quality driven industry

For more information call Jamie in our Didcot office