Composite Production Operative

Composite Production Operative – Evenings

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Wymondham, is currently seeking a Composite Production Operative / 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, along 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 toolingPart 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 day shift)
• 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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