Composites Fitter

Job Title: Composites Fitter

We are seeking a skilled Composites Fitter to join our team in Sheffield. As a Composites Fitter, you will be responsible for producing high-quality automotive parts using pre-preg composite materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality automotive parts using pre-preg composite materials
• Adhere to validated process cycle/TAKT times
• Maintain the highest quality standards on all manufactured composites components
• Support Team Leader with prioritizing work and other activities
• Contribute to training and development of other team members
• Ensure the work area is clean, tidy, and orderly, and maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Proactively contribute to developing processes to improve quality and efficiency
• Set an example to production operatives
• Provide support on all processes in the department

Requirements:

• Previous background in composites manufacturing and the associated Assembly/Fitting processes is essential
• Pre-preg assembly/fitting experience, including hand trimming parts and experience using various hand tools, CNC/Robot operation, Bonding processes using various adhesives, etc.
• Thorough understanding of composite materials
• Experience and understanding of Quality issues
• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job expertise
• Must demonstrate previous experience of using their own initiative and work under minimum supervision
• Ability to read and draw information from engineering drawings/manuals
• Have a good knowledge base of materials

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Able to adopt a professional and mature attitude to work and other people
• Enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated
• Proactive - takes opportunity to use initiative where possible
• Team player – supports other team members, department strategies, and processes
• Determined – results-focused, driven to do the very best possible
• Flexibility towards overtime when available
• Excellent attendance and time keeping

Benefits:

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice