Composite Laminator Apprentice
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Company: Crosby Composites Limited
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Location: Brackley, NN13 7LF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £172.00 per week
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-12380
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Application Deadline Date: 30/01/2022
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Start Date: 14/02/2022
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Brief Description
Crosby Composites are based in Brackley in Northamptonshire, they are looking for a Composite Laminator Apprentice. Your job will be to learn how to read technical drawings, follow manuals, learn pre-preg and autoclave processes, the bonding of parts and how to follow route cards and much more. You will be trained step by step in their processes.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.
If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us on 01536 413508 and we can discuss further with you.
Personal Qualities
You don't mind getting dirty
Willing get your head down and have a positive attitude
Willing to do overtime and be flexible with your hours
Has a can-do attitude and is motivated and eager to learn
Can follow instructions
Skills Required
Basic knowledge when it comes to using tools.
Basic manual skills ideal but not essential.
Training to be Provided
Engineering Operative – Level 2
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations
Future Prospects
Opportunity to join the laminating team on a full time permanent basis, on successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
This company are looking for a Composite Apprentice, and will help you achieve your engineering qualification.
When it comes to making a product and how to make it to the best quality possible, the successful apprentice will be trained step by step in the processes of Crosby Composites
You will be provided with in-depth training and appointed with your own mentor to help you in detail when working on jobs. You will be trained to ensure that the quality is the best that it can be.
You will be reporting to the Kit-Cutting and Laminating Supervisor
You will learn how to do the following:
- Read technical drawings
- Follow manuals
- Pre-preg - which is impregnated carbon fibre with resin. It is the condition of the carbon fibre the company use
- Autoclave processes - which is an oven that essentially cooks the carbon fibre material to make the solid part
- Bonding of parts
- Follow route cards
- Layer material into moulds and be precise in making sure all corners are pushed in
- Ensure the workshop safety is practiced at all times
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
After a couple of months and having worked in both the Laminating and Trim departments, the supervisors will then review your skills and knowledge, as well as take on board what you feel is better suited to you and your focus will then move onto just one of the departments.
Other Information
This is a very physical job, working with tools.
Benefits: 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Pension Scheme, Private Health Cover, Health Cash Plan, Childcare Vouchers, Employee access to 100’s of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers, opportunity to be part of a growing company.
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of Tresham College, (Part of the the Bedford College Group)