Composites Finisher

  • Job Reference: VR/02730
  • Date Posted: 10 April 2024
  • Recruiter: MP Recruitment Group
  • Website: http://www.mprecruitment.co.uk
  • Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire
  • Salary: £30,000 to £34,999
  • Sector: Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Trades & Services
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Overview

The finishing of glass-reinforced plastic/polymer mouldings for use in manufacturing and construction. Trimming, preparation, polishing, gel coat repairs and assembly of moulded components.

General Description:

Working in a team environment you will work on a range of products, as part of our finishing team, you will be engaged with the finishing and repair of gel coat surfaces and GRP composite mouldings to produce high-quality finished components for a busy manufacturing line.

  • You will have knowledge and experience enabling you to carry out gel coat repairs, trimming, filling, fairing and polishing to a high standard. An ability to work efficiently and effectively is the objective of all in the department in the attainment of our production requirements.

Main Duties:

  • Checking and identifying defects requiring rework.
  • Repair gel coat surfaces to remove imperfections/ joint lines from split mould tools.
  • Fairing of surfaces. Polishing of gel coat surfaces to achieve a 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 abrasive papers. 

Qualifications and Experience

  • 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes for lunch
  • Previous experience of finishing GRP or paint finishes/ detailing.
  • Previous experience of working within the automotive, aerospace or marine industry or similar high-quality driven industry is advantageous but not essential.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.

If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.