Composite Laminator

Icomat; Gloucester, Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composite manufacturing company located in Gloucester is seeking a Composite Laminator to apply composite materials in high-performance manufacturing. This role requires proven experience and strong knowledge of composite materials, alongside the ability to read engineering drawings. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative materials for aerospace and automotive industries.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Stock options

Career growth opportunities

Innovation-focused culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Laminator in a composite manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace or automotive sectors.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Use pre-impregnated tooling fabric to laminate moulds.
• Position and prepare components using vacuum bagging techniques.
• Ensure all paperwork is correct before starting new operations.

Skills

Composite materials knowledge

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Quality control understanding

Team collaboration

Job description

iCOMAT Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Composite Laminator

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Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!

At iCOMAT, we are transforming the future of aerospace and automotive with groundbreaking technology that delivers the lightest, most efficient composite structures ever produced. Our advanced manufacturing solutions are setting new standards in scale, speed, and cost-efficiency, far surpassing traditional composite production methods.

As a rapidly growing company in the field, we’re on a mission to enable the next generation of lightweight cars, planes, and spacecraft. Our team is driven by a shared passion for innovation, creativity, and a vision to revolutionise the use of composite materials across industries.

ICOMAT operates at the cutting edge of automated manufacturing, with three core divisions: Automated Production Machines, Software Design and Production Tools, and Factory Operations.

We’re proud to work with over 25 leading customers, including major OEMs, and have recently secured the largest-ever Series A funding round in composites manufacturing. This funding will fuel our ambitious growth plans, including expanding our operations into Europe and the United States in the next 2-3 years.

Our Global Presence

• Gloucester, UK: Main production facility (Factory 1)
• Bristol, UK: Hardware R&D Centre
• Athens, Greece: Software R&D Centre

Position Summary

The Laminator at iCOMAT will be responsible for the precise and skilled application of composite materials in the manufacturing of high-performance components. This role requires a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, as you will be directly involved in the creation of products that meet the exacting standards of our customers. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with composite materials, particularly in the areas of hand lay‑up and vacuum bagging, and will lead and develop a composite laminating team.

Key Responsibilities

• Using pre‑impregnated tooling fabric to laminate moulds directly from patterns ensuring Technical Procedures/QA documentation/Work Orders and sign‑offs are adhered to.
• Using Vacuum bagging techniques to debulk.
• Positioning the drill bushes in the mould laminate.
• Parting the mould from patterns and preparing the tool pre‑ and post‑cure.
• Laminating components using pre‑impregnated carbon with various weave styles and impregnated with epoxy resin systems ensuring Technical Procedures/QA documentation/Work Orders and sign‑offs are adhered to.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings and Ply Books to extract relevant information.
• Using templates to enable repeatability when available.
• Ensuring all paperwork is correct and completed at all times before starting the next operation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Laminator in a composite manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace or automotive sectors.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Understanding of quality control processes and standards in composite manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.

Why iCOMAT?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and pension scheme.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
• Innovation‑Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward‑thinking work environment. Recognised by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
• Global Impact: Be part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now to learn more and join us on our exciting journey!