Composite Technician

Sumitomo Electric; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs are recruiting for a Composite Technician to join their team at the Rotherham facility on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on manufacturing RTM panels and other composite components in line with approved instructions and specifications.

You will perform lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection and finishing, while preparing materials and tooling for production and development. The position demands meticulous documentation, traceability records and strict adherence to health,

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a composite manufacturing environment.
• Experience of RTM, composite lay-up, mould preparation, or similar composite production processes.
• Ability to work from detailed manufacturing instructions and process specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Experience completing production documentation and traceability records.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture RTM panels and composite components in line with approved manufacturing instructions and specifications.
• Carry out composite lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection, and finishing activities.
• Prepare materials, tooling, and equipment for both production and development activities.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and traceability records.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and report any defects, deviations, or equipment issues.
• Support material, tooling, and process development trials while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Skills

RTM experience

Composite lay-up

Mould preparation

Documentation & traceability

Health & safety

Job description

Composite Technician

Position: Composite Technician
Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Composites
Location: Rotherham
Position Type: Contract (6 Months)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

About the Company

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of an innovative Automotive OEM. Due to increased project demand, they are looking for an experienced Composite Technician to join their expanding team on a contract basis at their Rotherham facility.

Job Description

As a Composite Technician, your main responsibilities are:

• Manufacture RTM panels and composite components in line with approved manufacturing instructions and specifications.
• Carry out composite lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection, and finishing activities.
• Prepare materials, tooling, and equipment for both production and development activities.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and traceability records.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and report any defects, deviations, or equipment issues.
• Support material, tooling, and process development trials while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Qualifications / Skills Needed

• Previous experience within a composite manufacturing environment.
• Experience of RTM, composite lay-up, mould preparation, or similar composite production processes.
• Ability to work from detailed manufacturing instructions and process specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Experience completing production documentation and traceability records.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within a manufacturing environment.