Location
Wallingford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Composites Finisher
£28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) per annum
Berinsfield
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
Hours: - 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm), 30-minute lunch break
For more information call Harry in our Didcot office
Job tags
Salary
£28k - £30k per annum
