Senior Technician - Carbon Fiber

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute manual layup of carbon fiber prepregs in complex male/female moulds.
• Ensure fiber orientation, layer stacking sequence, and ply count are as per the layup drawings.
• Perform vacuum bagging of laminates with release films, breathers, and vacuum pump and ports.
• Prepare moulds and accurately close mould assemblies for hydraulic hot press/Autoclave operations.
• Able to Operate and monitor hydraulic hot press/Autoclave equipment as per programmed curing cycles (temperature/pressure/time ramps).
• Validate pressure and temperature profiles using thermocouples and data loggers.
• Conduct precise trimming using mechanical tools or CNC routing as required.
• Ensure finished parts meet thickness, surface finish, and dimensional specifications.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), visual checks, thickness measurements, and porosity assessment.
• Document processing parameters, deviations, and traceability data following internal QA protocols.
• Assist in root cause analysis of defects and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintaining cleanliness and FOD-free environment for critical surface parts.
• Guide and train junior technicians and operators in CFRP processing and safety.
• Support implementation of process SOPs and 5S practices on the shop floor.

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• Strong understanding of vacuum bagging techniques, curing cycle, and composite material behavior.
• Familiarity with CNC trimming, surface preparation, surface inspection tools, and working with tight tolerances.
• Knowledge of safety standards, MSDS, and thermal handling of materials.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, layup schedules, and process instructions.
• Experience with UD/BD laminates, PMI/PET/PU Foams, and multi-material stack-ups.
• Understanding of cleanroom protocols, especially for high-surface-finish components.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Able to work in shifts as per the production schedule.

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• Diploma / ITI / Composite Technology / Tool & Die / Aerospace or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in composite part manufacturing using prepreg layup and hot press/autoclave processes.