Composite Laminating Technician (Laminator)

SailGP Technologies, Level 3 Composite Laminating Technician

SailGP is the world’s most exciting racing on water. The global championship features 10 national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe. The high-tech, high-speed action features sailing’s best athletes racing in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds approaching 100 km/h. SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. Visit SailGP.com for more information.

SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of SailGP, the global purpose-led sail grand prix championship. SailGP Technologies has led the way in high-performance applied innovation.

SailGP Technologies has decades of experience in both building commercial and custom sailing yachts for the world's most renowned racing teams, leagues and private owners.

Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies has recently relocated to Southampton, UK, with the new state of the art facility. 

Job Summary:

The SailGP Technologies team is seeking a dynamic and motivated Composite Laminating Technician to work within the Clean Room. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performance team working between our new facility in Southampton, and attending multiple global events to support the Technical Team.

As a Level 3 composite laminating technician you will have knowledge and experience in all aspects of composite laminating and strive to work to the highest standards possible whilst working to time critical targets. 

Key Accountabilities and duties 

Read and understand production drawings and follow part specifications precisely.

To laminate carbon fibre structural components with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 

Extensive practical knowledge in all areas of composite laminating including mould prep / mould maintenance and repair, sealing and releasing moulds

Laminating to a high standard in prepreg, wet lay up (optional), secondary bonding and core bonding

Skilled use of  hand and power tools and confident use of table saw, band saw, chop saw, sanding wheels and other large equipment

Confident to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.

To ensure components and tooling  are handled with care to prevent any form of damage

Preparation of mould tools including set up, release coats / release films 

Provides advice and guidance within the roles area of expertise

Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment at all times

Proficient in vacuum bagging and using peel ply, release films, breather and mesh.

Strong Quality control and attention to detail

Attributes and key expectations:

Is driven by delivering quality with a strong sense of pride in their work

Effective communication skills, coupled with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Able to problem solve 

Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes

Brave and always ready to embrace the challenge presented

Extremely good attention to detail 

Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Self-starter, action-oriented, resourceful

Culturally sensitive and able to effectively work globally

A keen interest in engineering design would be beneficial

Able to multitask and work under pressure to deliver to deadlines

You are expected to work with minimum supervision and may be expected to deal with other duties appropriate to your skill set and ability

Able to work under general supervision, as part of a team and be able to manage a small group on projects from time to time. 

SailGP Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.