We are looking for an experienced Composite Technician, skilled in the production of precision carbon fibre components to join our Clients manufacturing team.
Responsibilities
- As a member of the composites production team you will be involved in the end-to-end process of producing advanced composites components and assemblies.
- We are growing the team fast and are looking for experienced team members, ideally with experience in flight certified composite manufacturing
- Materials and tooling preparation, component lamination, cure preparation, curing, de-moulding, trimming, finishing, bond preparation and adhesive and mechanical assembly
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions
- Proactive and strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Adaptable and able to work under pressure to tight timescales
- High attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in a composites production environment working with predominantly pre-impregnated carbon fibre components and assemblies
- Proven ability to operate with minimal management working with process route cards, lamination books and digital process instructions
- Sound working knowledge of carbon composite production processes from tool preparation, lamination and cure preparation to part finishing
- Working knowledge of one or more composite assembly joining techniques
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with medium to large scale, flight certified components
- Ability to interrogate CAD data for information
- Experience with ultralight bonded structures such as UAV and space applications
- Exposure to automated manufacturing techniques such as ply cutting, winding and AFP
- Mechanical fitting, Component inspection (Geometric, NDI)
- Experience closely following well defined and regulated manufacturing procedures
Hours of Work Monday to Friday 07:30/08:00 - 16:30/17:30
Must have right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship