Pattern and Mould Technician

TN United Kingdom; Brackley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in carbon fibre engineering is seeking a meticulous individual to join their team. This role involves the precise preparation of patterns and moulds, utilizing a variety of hand and air tools to achieve the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with engineering drawings and instructions, ensuring that every detail meets the rigorous demands of industries such as aerospace and automotive. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced setting, this position could be your next career step.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Overtime available at excellent rates

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a pattern shop or similar environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patterns and moulds to high standards using hand tools.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness in the department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read engineering drawings

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow work instructions

Health and safety awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Tools

Hand tools

Small air tools

Abrasive paper

Job description

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Our Client is a leading carbon fibre engineering company supplying customers worldwide. They offer composite solutions for both one-off prototype components, as well as larger production runs. Our accuracy, reliability and fast turnaround time allows us to work with a large variety of industries, from high precision Formula One cars and Aerospace to the longer production runs and visual standards of automotive and medical.

The role:

To finish prep patterns and moulds to the highest standards, using various hand tools.

Key Accountabilities:

• Final preparation of patterns and moulds.
• Using a variety of hand tools, small air tools and abrasive paper hand finish master patterns to the highest of standards.
• Spray sealer to patterns then post spraying preparation.
• Work to drawings and working instructions.
• Help develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Ensure the department is kept clean and tidy.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

• Previous experience in a pattern shop or similar environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good attention to detail is essential.
• Able to follow work instructions.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Used to working in a fast-moving environment.
• Flexible approach to whatever it takes to get the job done.

Further Information:

• Working hours are 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
• Overtime available subject to work schedule – at excellent overtime rates.
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Excellent career progression available.