Technician / Fabricator Mock-ups

The Eplane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eplane Company is seeking a hands-on Technician/Fabricator to join our PDX team in Chennai, India. You will turn CAD drawings into tangible, testable hardware—from full-scale cabin and cockpit bucks to seating rigs and appearance mock-ups for exhibitions.

An ideal diploma graduate who loves making things with their hands and wants to grow inside an aircraft program will thrive, gaining exposure to design decisions and prototype fabrication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabrication experience from projects or workshops.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and measure with workshop tools.
• Safety-first approach with tidy, organised workspace.
• Eagerness to learn clay modelling and finishing techniques on the job.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate design mock-ups, ergonomic bucks, and study models using wood, foam, plastics, sheet metal, and composites.
• Support clay modelling activities: armature prep, clay application, rough shaping, and finishing.
• Assist in setting up UX assessment workshops and adjust mock-up configurations.
• Operate workshop tools safely and maintain tools and materials stock.
• Finish mock-ups to presentation quality: filling, sanding, priming, painting, wrapping.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and CAD outputs; provide buildability feedback.
• Support packing, crating, and handling of mock-ups for internal demos and exhibitions.
• Follow safety protocols for adhesives, paints, solvents; ensure ventilation and PPE.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety-focused

Team player

Willing to learn clay modelling

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related trade

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

CNC operations

Woodworking

Metalworking

Job description

Job Summary

Role Overview We are hiring a hands-on Technician/Fabricator to join the PDX team, building physical mock-ups that drive our design decisions. From full-scale cabin and cockpit bucks used in UX assessment workshops to clay models, seating rigs, and appearance mock-ups for exhibitions, you will turn drawings and CAD into tangible, testable hardware. An ideal first role for a diploma graduate who loves making things with their hands and wants to grow inside an aircraft program.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate design mock-ups, ergonomic bucks, and study models for the e200X cabin, cockpit, and exterior using wood, MDF, foam, plastics, sheet metal, and composites.
• Support clay modelling activities: armature preparation, clay application, rough shaping, and surface finishing under designer guidance.
• Assist in setting up and running UX assessment workshops, assembling seating rigs, adjusting mock-up configurations, and modifying hardware based on live feedback.
• Operate workshop tools and machines (cutting, drilling, sanding, joining) safely; maintain the workshop, tools, and material stock in good order.
• Finish mock-ups to presentation quality: filling, sanding, priming, painting, wrapping, and trim application.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, templates, and simple CAD outputs; provide practical feedback on buildability.
• Support packing, crating, and handling of mock-ups for internal moves, demos, and exhibitions.
• Follow all facility safety protocols, including safe handling of adhesives, paints, and solvents, and proper ventilation and PPE practices.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Die, Automobile Engineering, Carpentry/Model Making, or a related trade (recent graduate).
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication ability - academic projects, workshop training, or personal builds in wood, metal, foam, or plastics.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and measure accurately with standard workshop instruments.
• A careful, safety-first working style and willingness to keep a clean, organised workshop.
• Eagerness to learn clay modelling, composite work, and finishing techniques on the job.
• Team spirit and reliability - mock-up builds are collaborative and often deadline-driven.

Good to Have

• Exposure to automotive clay modelling, model making, or prototyping studios (internship or coursework).
• Basic familiarity with 3D printing, laser cutting, or CNC operations.
• Interest in aircraft, automobiles, or product design.