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