Laying-Up and Pressing Operator – Finishing & Pressing

Layup Operator – Finishing & Pressing in Hamburg

At BUOYANCY AEROSPACE DE GmbH, you will work in the layup department in the areas of finishing and pressing. You will prepare materials and tools for production, operate heated presses, and guide components through the individual process steps. You will follow specific instructions and carefully document your results.

Your responsibilities

• Inspect layup fixtures for damage and cleanliness
• Cut materials and supplies for simple components and prepare them for the next process steps
• Check material expiration dates and processing times, and prepare and inspect thermocouples
• Place cut materials in prepared layup fixtures according to instructions, for example using layup plans and BFA
• Prepare and stage loaded tools for press or autoclave cycles, including wrapping them with Airweave and vacuum film and performing leak tests
• Load heated presses with loaded tools, connect measurement probes to the measuring system, and start and monitor the pressing program
• Regularly check temperature and pressure while the program is running
• Unload heated presses once the program is complete, demold finished components, and label them
• Sign off completed process steps on production travelers and enter updates in the SAGE ERP system
• Train new colleagues in your specific area of work and provide vacation coverage

What we offer

• Company collective agreement with pay grade EG 3a
• Shift allowance
• Family-friendly flexible working hours
• Subsidy for the HVV Proficard
• Professional and personal development opportunities and qualifications
• Parking at the company site and good public transport connections

What you bring

• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work according to production instructions, occupational safety regulations, and operating procedures
• A precise and reliable approach to work, following specific instructions
• Ability to understand layup plans
• Care and attention when inspecting and documenting your work

You will learn about material data sheets and processing guidelines as part of your onboarding.