Composite Finishing Technician - Evenings

Composite Finishing Technician - Evenings
Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Wymondham are currently seeking a Composite Finishing Technician/Carbon Fibre De-Moulding Operative.
You will be responsible for carefully extracting cured composite parts from manufacturing moulds. The role requires high attention to detail along with a careful and methodical approach.
This is a full time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4:00pm-12:30am.
Our client is ideally looking for somebody driven to progress within the composites industry, as there will be plenty of development opportunity.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Attention to detail with exacting standards
* Excellent hand-eye coordination to ensure standards are maintained.
* Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling delicate, high-value parts, along with a proficiency with basic hand tools, drills and scraper blades etc.
* Previous background in laminating, composites manufacturing or hands-on assembly (desirable)
* Composites or engineering background with a desire to progress into the composites industry (desirable)
Key Duties:
* Part Extraction – Extract cured carbon fibre components safely from various types of tooling
* Tool Care – Use specific release wedges, slide hammers, and air tools without scratching moulds
* New Moulds – Prepare carbon mould surface prior to seal and release process
* Mould Preparation – Clean, scrap and polish moulds after extraction to remove residual resin
* Chemical Application – Apply chemical release agents, sealers and waxes to prepared tooling
* Part Finishing – Release, breather an vacuum bag parts from day shift ready for evening cure
* Quality Control – Inspect de-moulded components visually for defects, voids or surface imperfections
* Documentation – Log completed batches and report any damaged tooling to Supervisors
* Housekeeping – Maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace in line with operating standards.
Benefits:
* Training and development opportunities (First 2 weeks training will take place on the dayshift, whilst you learn the role)
* 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days with service, plus Bank Holidays
* Company Pension scheme (employee 3% and employer 5%)
* Holiday purchase scheme, buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave
* Group Life Insurance (2x salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Referral scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company workwear
* On-site parking
For further details please forward a copy of your CV today!
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.
Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Todd Hayes Ltd