Composite Production Assistant (Technician)
Do you have good practical skills and attention to detail? Are you an excellent team player, have an interest in cars and motorbikes and would like to start a career in composites? If so, then Dymag would like to hear from you!
Started in the mid 1970’s, Dymag is an iconic designer and manufacturer of lightweight motorsport wheels using advanced Carbon Composite, forged Magnesium and Aluminium wheels for cars and motorcycles. Many Formula 1, IndyCar, Moto GP, Superbike teams and Isle of Man TT champions have raced and won on Dymag wheels.
As part of Dymag’s on-going development and a move to new premises we are looking for a Composite Production Assistant to support our range of exciting new projects.
SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF ROLE:
As a Composite Production Assistant your principal responsibility will be facilitating the production of high-quality composite laminates to tight deadlines by taking responsibility for the pre and post-wrapping/laminating stages of Dymag’s RTM wheel production process. In combination with this the individual should contribute to improving both the quality and efficiency of the process in partnership with the Composite Production Team and Engineering.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is varied and will be tailored to and individual’s training, skills and experience. Day to day duties could include the following as part of the Composite Production Team:
- Cutting Carbon kits to produce wheels
- Checking foams are the correct specification for drawings and preparing for production
- Preparing and assembling mould tooling
- Ensuring route cards are booked on SAP at the start of each new barrel
- Handling of woven materials and foams
- Wrapping, positioning and trimming materials on the mould (depending on training level and competency)
- Ensuring injection machine is fully operational and in good working order
- Operating RTM injection machines
- De-moulding and de-flashing wheels after injection
- Trimming and sanding wheels pre and post-cure
- Ensuring any rejected wheels are logged with the Quality Manager
- Light assembly of wheels
- Checking wheels for leaks
- Other production tasks as required on occasion that align with the individual’s training and experience
Additionally Dymag expect the candidate to undertake the following on a day to day basis:
- Comply with Health and Safety Policy and procedures at all times in the workplace
- Contribute to production process continuous improvement with a focus on quality
- Take part in meetings as a team member and actively share experience, knowledge and solutions with colleagues
- Exercise absolute integrity in respect of confidential matters
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping to 5S standard within the factory but specifically in the individual’s own work area
- Adhere to the company’s standards for integrity, professionalism and accountability
- Carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post at all times in compliance with all company policies and legislative requirements
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Excellent end component visual and structural quality when measured against Dymag’s defined standards to minimise scrap to a negligible level
- High production throughput / low cycle time
- Acting as a team player to help the team also maximise quality and productivity
- Regularly inputting into optimising the production process
Knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
- Excellent hand eye coordination and manual dexterity
Desirable:
- Ability to read and draw information from engineering drawings/manuals
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of composite materials and other production techniques
- Formal vocational qualification in relevant discipline
- Experience producing structural composite components (RTM desirable or pre-preg)
- Experience working in fast-moving, quality-focused technical environments (e.g. automotive, motorsport or aerospace)
Attitude and Behaviour:
Essential:
- Reliable and responsible
- Keen attention to detail and drive for accuracy
- Proactive can-do attitude and willingness to overcome obstacles
- Flexibility with regards to tasks and timings
- Wiling to learn and progress
- Strong team player
- Ability to follow instructions carefully
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic working environment
Desirable:
- An interest in cars / motorbikes
- Flexibility to work additional hours if required
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Contract: Permanent
Dymag is a fast-growing organization and all colleagues are expected to participate constructively in Dymag activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be varied in light of the organisational needs of the company. This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. The duties defined may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations may be a common occurrence due to the dynamic nature of the projected business growth.