Composite Finishing Technician - Evenings
Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Wymondham, is currently seeking a Composite Finishing Technician/Carbon Fibre De‑Moulding Operative. You will be responsible for carefully extracting cured composite parts from manufacturing moulds. The role requires high attention to detail along with a careful and methodical approach. This is a full‑time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4:00pm–12:30am. Our client is ideally looking for somebody driven to progress within the composites industry, as there will be plenty of development opportunity.
Skills and Experience Required
* Attention to detail with exacting standards
* Excellent hand‑eye coordination to ensure standards are maintained
* Strong manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination for handling delicate, high‑value parts, together with proficiency with basic hand tools, drills and scraper blades etc.
* Previous background in laminating, composites manufacturing or hands‑on assembly (desirable)
* Composites or engineering background with a desire to progress into the composites industry (desirable)
Key Duties
* Part Extraction – Extract cured carbon fibre components safely from various types of tooling
* Tool Care – Use specific release wedges, slide hammers, and air tools without scratching moulds
* New Moulds – Prepare carbon mould surface prior to seal and release process
* Mould Preparation – Clean, scrap and polish moulds after extraction to remove residual resin
* Chemical Application – Apply chemical release agents, sealers and waxes to prepared tooling
* Part Finishing – Release, breather and vacuum bag parts from day shift ready for evening cure
* Quality Control – Inspect de‑moulded components visually for defects, voids or surface imperfections
* Documentation – Log completed batches and report any damaged tooling to supervisors
* Housekeeping – Maintain a clean, hazard‑free workspace in line with operating standards
Benefits
* Training and development opportunities (first 2 weeks training will take place on the dayshift, whilst you learn the role)
* 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme (employee 3% and employer 5%)
* Holiday purchase scheme, buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave
* Group life insurance (2x salary)
* Employee assistance programme
* Employee referral scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company workwear
* On‑site parking
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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