Plastic Laminator

Job Description

Laminator – Plastics (Permanent Role)

Location: Slinfold Area
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Plastic Laminator to join a well-established production team. This is a hands-on workshop role involving the lamination of plastic vessels and components used in engineered products. We are looking for someone with strong lamination skills, excellent attention to detail and a consistent, reliable work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

Lamination & Production

Carry out hands-on plastic lamination as part of the production team.Apply waxes to mould surfaces for preparation and removal of laminated parts.Apply layers of plastic resin and fibreglass mats to moulds, building material layers to required thickness.Mix resins, catalysts, accelerators, fillers and other ingredients accurately according to formulas.Cure laminated materials at room temperature or using heaters/equipment as required.Operate curing equipment safely and efficiently.Check and prepare templates, cut-out patterns and components to ensure accuracy against drawings and specifications.Inspect finished parts using measuring tools, visual checks and tapping techniques to detect defects, bubbles or weak spots.

Quality Control

Deliver all work to meet or exceed established quality standards.Ensure completed laminated products match dimensional and specification requirements.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively within the lamination team.Support colleagues and contribute to the overall productivity of the workshop.

Additional Duties

Assist with general production tasks where required.Follow instructions from team leaders and managers.

Health & Safety

Comply with all Health & Safety rules and safe-working practices.Follow risk assessments and method statements accurately.Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 4 years' experience in plastic process-vessel lamination or similar plastic-lamination environments.Full UK driving licence.Forklift licence – desirable but not essential.Strong understanding of lamination standards, codes and technical requirements.Ability to make sensible engineering and safety decisions.Good communication skills with a professional, team-focused approach.Ability to prioritise workload, plan tasks and work independently.Numerate, literate and able to read technical drawings.

Success Criteria

Completing lamination tasks on time and to required quality standards.Being a positive, reliable contributor to the team.Strong personal organisation and punctuality.

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