Industry: Composite Materials / FRP Manufacturing / Engineering
Experience:1-2 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
1. Job Purpose
Responsible for manufacturing, fabrication, reinforcement, assembly and quality inspection of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite components. The role involves working with various reinforcement fibres, resin systems and composite manufacturing processes to produce high-strength, lightweight and durable components according to engineering drawings and quality standards.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Composite Material Preparation
- · Handle and prepare reinforcement materials such as:
- · Prepare polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resin systems.
- · Calculate fibre-to-resin ratios and prepare resin mixtures.
- · Ensure proper storage and handling of composite materials.
- · Perform fibre cutting, layering, positioning and reinforcement.
- · Carry out composite fabrication using:
- o Hand Lay-up Process
- o Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)
- o Wet Lay-up Process.
- · Perform mould preparation, release-agent application and surface preparation.
- · Ensure proper fiber orientation, resin distribution and laminate thickness.
- · Manufacture composite panels, structural components and reinforced parts.
C. Assembly & Finishing
- · Perform trimming, drilling, grinding and finishing of composite components.
- · Carry out bonding and joining of composite parts.
- · Install inserts, brackets and reinforcement sections.
- · Ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
D. Quality Control
- · Inspect composite components for:
- o Air bubbles and voids
- o Delamination
- o Resin-rich and resin-starved areas
- o Cracks and surface defects.
- · Verify laminate thickness and dimensional tolerances.
- · Maintain production and inspection records.
- · Follow approved manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
E. Safety & Maintenance
- · Follow industrial safety procedures while handling resins, hardeners and chemicals.
- · Use appropriate PPE, including gloves, respirators and safety glasses.
- · Maintain cleanliness of tools, moulds and production areas.
- · Ensure proper ventilation and safe chemical storage.
3. Technical Skills Required
- · Knowledge of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials.
- · Understanding of composite reinforcement techniques.
- · Knowledge of epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resin systems.
- · Ability to read engineering drawings and fabrication instructions.
- · Understanding of fibre orientation and laminate stacking sequences.
- · Knowledge of composite curing processes.
- · Familiarity with vacuum pumps, moulds and composite fabrication tools.
- · Basic knowledge of composite testing and quality inspection.
4. Educational Qualification
- · B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Polymer Technology, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines.
- · Experience in FRP/composite manufacturing will be an added advantage.
5. Preferred Experience
- · Experience in FRP panel and structural component manufacturing.
- · Experience in carbon fibre and glass fibre reinforcement.
- · Experience in lightweight structural composite fabrication.
- · Experience with vacuum infusion and vacuum bagging.
- · Knowledge of composite applications in automotive, aerospace, defence or industrial equipment.
6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- · Product quality and defect reduction.
- · Production output and manufacturing efficiency.
- · Material utilisation and wastage control.
- · Compliance with manufacturing drawings and specifications.
- · On-time completion of production targets.
- · Workplace safety and process compliance.
7. Personal Attributes
- · Good problem-solving and practical skills.
- · Attention to detail.
- · Ability to work independently and in a team.
- · Willingness to learn new composite manufacturing techniques.
- · Commitment to quality and workplace safety.