Contract Composite Laminator

Contract Composite Technician

I built a small team and set up the department of composite trimmer/fitters producing quality carbon fibre products for the production automotive & medical field. My team were all trainees from various backgrounds and were all progressing well with there technical skilast.

As a Senior Cell Leader it is my duty to help my Supervisor with the smooth running across 6 projects, with 6 Cell Leaders & 22 Trimmers. I attend production meetings alongside the Quarantine reviews to ensure all targets are met and quality issues were highlighted, resolved & processes put into place to prevent re-occurrence of any issues. I worked closely with my team alongside the engineers on 1st off components. R & D new projects for release to bring them in to production, I am a stamp holder which allows me to sign off dry fit & ply checks as well as put parts through Mid & Final Inspection. I also cover the Supervisor in his absence & was awarded Employee of the Quarter (July 2014). I have been trained in TS16949 Automotive Quality Management Systems Internal auditing & Fire Safety .

In this role as a contract laminator I produced aerospace components; I also helped out fitting when needed on overhead stowage units as I had prior experience with these at Zodiac. I produced an engine deck for helicopters, tailored the lay up on stowage units & produced the first offs..

Laminating F1 Side-pods/engine covers & Front wishbones.

Short Contract to finish Formula Ford Components.

Short term contract to rework the assembly/fit stage on overhead stowage units

Producing unmanned drones.

Producing AC Cobra replicas.

Lamination of 24 hour Le Man camponents.

Lamination of 24 hour Le Man cars.

Lamination for a variety of sectors.

Lamination of Kit cars.

Lamination of track race cars.

Lamination of fibreglass luxury vessels.