Composite Technician

The Arya Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Incomar, an aerospace and defence company based in Centurion, is seeking a Composite Technician for the Production Department. The role covers preparation of materials and tooling, lay-up of components, curing, trimming, drilling, cutting, and bonding into assemblies, following strict quality standards.

Applicants should have a Senior Certificate, a composite worker apprenticeship if available, and police clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a composite technician role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process planning documents.
• Knowledge of wet-layup, infusion and prepregs in composite manufacturing.
• Police clearance certificate required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and process documents.
• Prepare moulds for composite manufacture and materials.
• Lay up composite parts using hand layup and vacuum bagging.
• Operate trims, drills, and bonding of components.
• Maintain records for traceability and quality assurance.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Reading drawings

QA techniques

Hand tools

Process documentation

Laminator operations

Bonding assemblies

Safety compliance

Education

Senior Certificate

Composite worker apprenticeship

Job description

Position: Composite Technician

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Incomar is an aerospace and defence company based in Centurion, South Africa. We are continuously expanding our specialised product development and flight operations capabilities. The group was established in South Africa in 1999, with its origins in military aircraft weapons and avionics integration and flight testing. The company is well established in the local and international industry, with a strong capability in several specialist areas, including:

• Systems Design, Development, and Integration.
• System Testing on a range of platforms / products.
• Product Development.
• Flight Test Execution and Support.

This position is to perform composite manufacture including the preparation of materials and tooling, the lay-up of components, curing, trimming, drilling and cutting of components as well as bonding components into an assembly.

Required Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate.
• Applicable composite worker apprenticeship or training preferred but not mandatory.
• Police clearance certificate (required prior to commencement of employment).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a composite technician role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process planning documents.
• Understanding of standard composite manufacturing processes and techniques, including wet-layup, infusion and prepregs.
• Knowledge of quality assurance techniques applicable to composite manufacturing.
• Basic proficiency to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with process documentation and quality control.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with repair techniques for composite materials.
• Previous work experience in the aerospace and defence industry.
• Additional skills including paint preparation, painting and general metal/wood working skills would be advantageous.

Job Description:

• Composite Technician within the Production Department.
• Provide support and perform the preparation of materials and tooling, the lay-up of components, curing, trimming, drilling and cutting of components as well of bonding components into an assembly.

Key Qualities:

• Willingness to learn.
• Good communicator.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Able to multitask.
• Self-motivated and output driven.
• High work capacity and ability to deliver under pressure.
• Quality driven with good attention to detail.
• Team player.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret technical drawings and process documents.
• Prepare moulds for composite manufacture.
• Preparation of composite materials for manufacture.
• Laminator Responsibilities:
  • Perform layups for composite parts using various techniques including hand layup and vacuum bagging.
  • Mix materials and apply coatings to composite materials.
  • Fit and Bond components together to form bonded assemblies.
• Trim and Drill Responsibilities:
  • Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Trim components and flashing to tolerances as specified in technical drawings.
• Ensure all composite materials are handled and stored properly.
• Maintain accurate records of materials used, and fabrication processes followed to support traceability and quality assurance efforts.
• Work within the Incomar quality standards.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.