Technician / Fabricator – Mock-ups & Clay Modelling

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) is seeking a hands-on Technician/Fabricator to join the PDX team. You will turn CAD drawings into full-scale mock-ups for cabin and cockpit, participate in UX workshops, and help create testable hardware for an eVTOL program.

Diploma graduates with a passion for making things will grow in a fast-paced aircraft project environment, with safety-first standards and collaborative team support.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die, Automobile Engineering, Carpentry/Model Making, or related trade.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication ability from projects or workshops.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and measure with workshop tools.
• Safety-first approach and neat, organized workspace.
• Willingness to learn clay modelling, composite work, and finishing techniques.
• Team spirit and reliability in deadline-driven mock-up builds.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate design mock-ups, ergonomic bucks, and study models for e200X cabin, cockpit, and exterior.
• Support clay modelling activities: armature preparation, clay application, rough shaping, finish.
• Assist in UX assessment workshops and assemble seating rigs; adjust configurations.
• Operate workshop tools (cutting, drilling, sanding, joining) safely; maintain tools and stock.
• Finish mock-ups to presentation quality: filling, sanding, priming, painting, wrapping.
• Read engineering drawings and CAD outputs; provide feedback on buildability.
• Assist in packing, crating, and handling of mock-ups for demos and exhibitions.
• Follow facility safety protocols for adhesives, paints, solvents; ensure proper ventilation and PPE.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Read drawings

Safety-first

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Organised workshop

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Eng

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

CNC operations

Job description

The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) is an eVTOL startup incubated at IIT Madras, building the e200X - a compact electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for urban air mobility and aerial emergency medical services. Our PDX team shapes everything the pilot, paramedic, and passenger see and touch: cabin and cockpit architecture, interiors, materials, ergonomics, and mock‑up-driven design validation, developed against certification frameworks such as EASA SC-VTOL and DGCA AEAC 01.

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.
• Training and mentorship in clay modelling, mock‑up building, and finishing from experienced designers.
• The chance to build the physical models that define a real aircraft - and see them used in pilot and paramedic evaluations.
• A clear growth path from fabricator to senior modeller/prototyping specialist within the PDX team.