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Senior Composite Technician

Job details
Posting date: 17 January 2025
Salary: £34,000 to £39,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 February 2025
Location: Yaxley, Peterborough
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Abbott Automotive Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

As Senior Composite Technician, you will play a key role in leading our carbon infusion facility. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will manage daily workloads, support a team of laminators and trimmers. Ensure that high-quality infused carbon parts are produced on schedule. Your expertise will also contribute to training new starters and supporting the development projects.

Key Responsibilities:
•Hands-on laminating and resin infusion of production components.
•Oversee and manage the daily operations of the composite team to meet production deadlines.
•Lead and mentor laminators and trimmers, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
•Train and guide new team members to maintain high standards of workmanship.
•Support the Head of Operations and Head of Development in optimising manufacturing processes and equipment usage.
•Adapt to customer and business needs during peak periods, maintaining flexibility and a problem-solving mindset.

Required Experience:
•5–7 years of experience as a composite technician in motorsport, automotive, or aerospace industries.
•Strong expertise in infusion techniques.
•Proven ability to work with technical drawings, layup books, and be flexible customer requirements.
•Experience with various materials and composite manufacturing processes, including:
•Hand lay-up
•Trimming
•Bonding and assembly
•(Pattern and mould-making experience is a plus.)
•Demonstrated team leadership skills, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment at the cutting edge of composite manufacturing. As part of Carbon Fusion, you will contribute to projects in motorsport and beyond. Joining a team passionate about excellence in engineering and design.

About Us:
Carbon Fusion, is dedicated to manufacturing high-quality composite components. Originally established to support Revolution Race Cars in producing composite parts, we have expanded into various industries beyond motorsport. Our growing team thrives on innovation and precision, with motorsport excellence at the core of our operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance

Pay: £34,000.00-£39,000.00 per year

Benefits:
•Company pension
•Free on-site parking
•Sick pay

Schedule:
•8 hour shift
•Holidays
•Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:
•Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/02/2025