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Position; Composites Technician / Finisher  

Location; Wallingford 

Salary; £28,000 - £30,000 per annum 

About the role;  

Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in the Wallingford area who are looking for a Composites Technician / Finisher. The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing of GRP mouldings for use in boat construction. Trimming, preparation, polishing, gel coat repairs and assembly of moulded components. 

Responsibilities; 

• Checking and identifying defects requiring rework 
• Repair to gel coat surfaces to remove imperfections/ joint lines from split mould tools. 
• Fairing of surfaces 
• Polishing of gel coat surfaces to achieve 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 abrasives papers. 
• Maintain and promote high standards of workmanship. 
• Assist in other areas of the manufacturing process as directed by the Team Leader for this section. 
• Assist in the training of personnel including new production operatives as and when required. 
• Basic Housekeeping duties, including maintaining a tidy workstation and working area. 
• Be accountable for your own work. 
• Correct use of PPE. 
• Uphold company HSE standards and report any shortfalls. 

Essential experience; 

• Previous experience of finishing GRP or paint finishes/ detailing. 
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach. 
• Good team player being able to work independently or as part of a team when necessary. 
• Able to work to deadlines in a timely manner. 
• Previous experience of working within the Marine industry or similar high quality driven industry advantageous but not essential. 

Commutable locations; 

Wallingford, Reading, Didcot, Abingdon, Harwell, Oxford, Chalgrove, Watlington, Thame 

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