Pentaxia Limited is a leading manufacturer of advanced carbon fibre tooling and composite components, supplying customers across the aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport, and space industries.
Following our recent acquisition by Axvik Group, we are excited to be entering a new phase of growth, therefore we are looking for a Composite Breakout Technician to join our Fitting Department on a full-time, permanent basis working Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm with a 12:30pm finish on Fridays! This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a skilled team.
You will be required to support the manufacture of composite components through the safe de-moulding, cleaning and preparation of mould tools, while maintaining high housekeeping standards.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Composite Breakout Technician, your responsibilities will be, but not limited to:
- De-moulding composite parts
- Cleaning and preparing mould tools
- Maintaining general housekeeping within the breakout area
- Removing cured parts from autoclaves and vacuum bags
- Inspecting parts for damage and reporting any defects
- Preparing mould tools with sealants and release chemicals (relevant PPE provided)
- Unbolting and bolting mould tools using hand and air tools
- Ensuring all equipment within the area is calibrated within required timescales and reporting any related issues to the appropriate Manager
- Working to daily and weekly production schedules, highlighting any deviations to the appropriate person
- Liaising with relevant departments and personnel to ensure materials and resources are available when required
- Maintaining housekeeping and organisation standards within the autoclave area, including the storage of all associated equipment
- Preparing required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Working to customer drawings and specifications
- Ensuring all work, tasks, procedures, and documentation comply with Pentaxia's Quality Management System requirements
- Completing all necessary work control documentation in a timely manner
- Complying with Health and Safety requirements at all times
- Carrying out general cleaning duties as required
- Undertaking any other duties deemed appropriate and commensurate with the position
Benefits:
- On-site free parking
- Access to Bike to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Financial, Health & Wellness Programmes
- Discount Schemes for 1000’s of high street, cinemas, instant discounts
- Early Friday finish
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Referral programme
- Career development opportunities
Join us and be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of UK manufacturing.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby, Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Has an existing Pentaxia employee referred you for this role, if so please state their name?
Experience:
- relevant: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
