Melt-Out Operative Trainee

Crosby Composites (established in 1982) is the number one composite manufacturer in the UK, excelling in the design and manufacture of high-quality carbon fibre parts. Our global customers cover Formula 1, motorsport but primarily automotive, making components and bodywork for some of the most prestigious and outrageous hyper cars in the world. Our services in supporting this include conceptual design, bespoke tooling and manufacturing (with in house state of the art spray painting, kit cutting and multiple large autoclaves).

About our employees:

• Adhere to all Crosby Composites policies and procedures
• Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times
• Ensure workplace safety is practiced at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Core Values:

• Teamwork - At the heart of everything we do
• Reliability - Honesty and dependability in our everyday business
• Accountability - It's up to me and it's up to us; we all take responsibility for our actions
• Continuous Improvements - Always striving to improve all that we do
• Exceeding Expectations - Never accepting the minimum standard
• Driving Safety First - Looking out for ourselves and each other

Purpose of the job:

To support the Melt-Out department while developing the skills, knowledge, and experience required to carry out the full Melt-Out Technician role to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of patterns, moulds, and castings
• Learn to use hand tools, small air tools, and abrasive materials safely and effectively
• Follow instructions from supervisors and experienced team members
• Support checking that drawings and route card instructions are clear and correct
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Assist in maintaining tools and equipment
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements
• Work both independently (when required) and as part of a team
• Actively participate in training and development opportunities
• Support continuous improvement activities within the department

Skills & Attributes:

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when unsure
• Basic communication and listening skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Awareness of health and safety (training will be provided)
• Flexible and reliable
• Basic problem solving ability
• Build competency in tools, materials, and processes used in Melt Out
• Progress toward working independently on tasks
• Develop understanding of engineering drawings (where applicable)
• Improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of work over time

Measures:

• Progress against training plan and skill development
• Quality and accuracy of work produced
• Adherence to health & safety standards
• Contribution to team objectives and department performance

This job description is intended as a guide to the trainee role. Duties may evolve as training progresses and business needs change. The trainee will be expected to take on additional responsibilities as competence increases.