Composite Technician

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsport industry is looking for a Composite Technician based in Manchester. The role involves handling composite materials, laminating components, and ensuring high-quality standards in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in vehicle production or motorsport, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment

Market-related remuneration

Training and career development

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• First experience in low volume vehicle production/motorsport build.
• Experience with composite trimming, grinding, drilling.
• Flexible schedule for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Handle composite materials and follow safety procedures.
• Hand-laminate composite components according to specifications.
• Prepare components for curing using vacuum bagging.

Skills

Ability to interpret drawings

Detail-oriented

Composure under pressure

Teamwork

Minimal supervision

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