Composite Technician

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic automotive company is seeking a Composite Technician to join their team, located in Maidstone, UK. This role focuses on handling and laminating composite materials in a motorsport environment, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will enjoy a secure employment relationship and opportunities for training and development in a fast-paced and international setting.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment

Market and performance-related remuneration

Training and career development

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret basic instruction via detailed drawings/instructions.
• Experience of composite trimming, grinding, drilling.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle composite materials following safety procedures.
• Hand-laminate composite components to specifications.
• Prepare tooling patterns and molds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Education

First experience in low volume vehicle production/motorsport

Job description

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Based in Alzenau, near Frankfurt in Germany, Hyundai Motorsport GmbH is responsible for Hyundai's global motorsport activities and primarily for its World Rally Championship program. We are currently looking for a Composite Technician to join our team.

• Handle composite materials and follow established safety procedures
• Hand-laminate composite components to specifications provided by project engineers
• Prepare components for curing utilizing vacuum bagging procedures
• Prepare tooling patterns and moulds using chemical sealers and release systems
• Fabricate moulds from supplied patterns
• Follow build manuals and quality control processes
• Consult and resolve quality issues as they arise, in consultation with project engineers
• Accuracy with record-keeping
• Ability to prioritize own workload in line with time constraints

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret basic instruction via detailed drawings/instructions
• First experience of working within a low volume vehicle production / motorsport build environment
• Experience of composite trimming, grinding, drilling to high standards
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Ability to work in a team as well as solo
• Flexible schedule to accommodate shift work if required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• An eye for detail and pride in making things by hand

Our Offer

• Secure and long-term employment relationship
• Market and performance-related remuneration
• Training and career development
• Working in an international and dynamic environment