The vacancy

The role of Patternmaker/Woodworker is to support the Manufacturing Materials team and produce patterns and moulds from various materials. The Patternmaker/Woodworker will be confident with composite materials, metalwork and woodwork, carrying out set tasks in line with manufacturing instructions.

Role responsibilities:

Construct patterns and moulds from metal, wood and composite materials from drawings and CAD data.
Use a CNC programming machine to complete set tasks.
Carry out day to day production as required, in line with manufacturing instructions.
Maintain tools and equipment, including cleaning and safe storage.
Liaise with customers and contractors.
Assist in research and development duties when required.
Reduce waste and ensure all waste materials are disposed of in accordance with company and legislative procedures.
Adhere to recommended stock controls as informed by the Pattern Shop Manager.
Maintain a good standard of housekeeping, ensuring the working environment is clear of waste.

Candidate requirements:

Good knowledge of composites, woodworking and metalwork.
Experience in setting up and operating machines such as sanders, circular saws, band saws, mills and lathes.
Able to work effectively, both as part of a team and autonomously, consistently to high standards of accuracy and quality.
Experienced in CNC programming, preferred but not essential.
Able to demonstrate high attention to detail.

Pay & Benefits:

Salary up to £35,000, dependant on experience
Bonus scheme up to 15%
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced pension contributions (matched)
Life insurance 4x annual salary
Access to well-being programmes
Cycle to work scheme

Our Vision

AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of insulation and passive fire protection systems, as well as buoyancy and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) products. Our advanced materials deliver mission-critical solutions for the energy, industrial, automotive, chemical and marine sectors.

Our vision

Our vision is to be globally recognised as the most technically advanced provider of fire protection, insulation and marine products, working closley with customers to deliver innovative, effective and sustainable solutions.

Our purpose is to make the world a safer place by protecting life, infastructure and vital assets on land and sea.

Our mission is to harness our skills and knowledge to diversify and grow, combining bold thinking and world class expertise to create a range of products with strong appeal for individual markets, while forming part of an integrated family of solutions.

Who we are

AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of insulation and passive fire protection systems, as well as buoyancy and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) products. Our products deliver mission-critical solutions for the energy, industrial, automotive, chemical and marine sectors.

Above all, we are driven by our commitment to meeting our clients' unique and evolving needs. That's why we invest 10% of our revenue into R&D year on year: to ensure that we are always a world-class authority when it comes to industry insight and innovation.

We are experts in the manufacture and application of specialised technical coatings - including our syntactic phenolic resin-based foam thermal insulation materials.

From our popular off-the-shelf products to bespoke all-in-one packages, we provide high-performance innovations for the world's most challenging environments. From design and build to installation and maintenance, our clients count on us to deliver best-in-class service - and systems that perform, whatever the conditions.

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Our values

We are responsible.
We use our influence wisely. We own our actions and are answerable for them.

We are perceptive.
we bring our experience and expertise to bear, always perceptive in spotting the right opportunities and then making them count.

We are candid.
We are open and straight-forward in our dealings with customers and amongst ourselves. We create honest relationships.

We are fearless.
There are no old paths to new directions. We believe in innovation and are fearless in our approach to problem solving.

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