Composite Technician

Contechs; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of an innovative Automotive OEM for a Composite Technician on a 6-month contract at their Rotherham facility. You will manufacture RTM panels, perform composite lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection, and finishing activities to specified manufacturing instructions.

Applicants should have prior experience in a composite manufacturing environment with knowledge of RTM, lay-up and mould prep, and the ability to follow detailed specifications while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in a composite manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of RTM, 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

Composite manufacturing

RTM processes

Lay-up techniques

Mould preparation

Attention to detail

Tools

RTM equipment

Job description

Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Composites

Location: Rotherham

Position Type: Contract (6 Months)

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

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.