Composite Trimmer / Fitter

Our client, a leading player in the automotive industry, is currently seeking an Automotive Composite Trimmer / Fitter for a contract position. This role is essential in ensuring the precision trimming, fitting, and assembly of composite components for high-performance vehicles, adhering to strict safety, quality, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trimming & Fitting: Accurately trim and fit pre-formed composite components using hand tools, jigs, and power tools, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Surface Finishing: Carry out surface preparation such as sanding, cutting, polishing, and finishing of composite materials to achieve the desired surface quality.
• Assembly: Assemble composite parts into sub-assemblies or full vehicle builds, ensuring correct fit, alignment, and functionality of components.
• Bonding & Sealing: Apply adhesives and bonding agents for the secure joining of composite materials. Ensure proper sealing of components where required.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect finished parts for defects, including surface finish, fit, and structural integrity. Correct any minor imperfections and report major issues to the supervisor.
• Tool Maintenance: Maintain all tools and equipment used in the trimming and fitting process, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Health & Safety: Follow all health and safety guidelines, particularly those relevant to working with composite materials such as carbon fibre or fibreglass, and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaboration: Work closely with production engineers, quality control teams, and other departments to ensure parts meet quality standards and deadlines.

Job Requirements:
Skills & Experience:

• Experience in trimming and fitting automotive composite materials, preferably in a high-performance or motorsport environment.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (e.g., verniers, micrometers).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Experience with bonding techniques, sealing methods, and surface finishing processes.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Relevant certifications or technical qualifications in composite materials or automotive manufacturing are advantageous.

Desirable Qualities:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a production environment with exposure to materials such as carbon fibre, resins, and bonding agents.
• May require lifting and handling of lightweight composite components.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to meet production deadlines.

If you are an experienced Composite Trimmer / Fitter looking for an exciting new contract opportunity in the automotive sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.