Carbon Fiber Materials Technician | CNC & Testing

CK Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is seeking a Materials Technician for a site in Wrexham to fabricate composite panels, operate machining equipment, and perform destructive testing on samples. The role starts with day shifts (8:30am-4:30pm) and transitions to shifts after six months, with no weekend work.

You will maintain rigorous records, support internal functions and external customers, and contribute to project documentation in an auditable system.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on experience with operating machining equipment (CNC, grinders, cutting equipment).
• Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines and data acquisition software (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of composite materials including matrix & reinforcement technologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems/LIMS software.
• At least three years of industrial experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining and destructive mechanical testing of composite and adhesive specimens.
• Support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an auditable level.

Skills

Machining equipment operation

Composite panel fabrication

Data acquisition software

Industrial experience

Composite materials knowledge

Tools

ERP/LIMS software

Job description

CK Group is seeking a Materials Technician for a site in Wrexham to fabricate composite panels, operate machining equipment, and perform destructive testing on samples. The role starts with day shifts (8:30am-4:30pm) and transitions to shifts after six months, with no weekend work.

You will maintain rigorous records, support internal functions and external customers, and contribute to project documentation in an auditable system.