Job Title: Autoclave / Demould Technician Department: Autoclave Demould Reporting to: Autoclave / Demould Team Lead
Job Purpose: To carry out autoclave operation and composite part demoulding activities safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards in line with production requirements and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities (including but not limited to):
- Operate autoclaves in accordance with laid-down cure cycles and company efficiency targets
- Perform demoulding of cured composite components following standard operating procedures, drawings, and work instructions
- Ensure moulds are prepared, loaded, and cured to the timescales required by production planning
- Record any bag leaks or cure deviations accurately on the works order
- Complete all required traceability paperwork fully, accurately, and on time
- Perform daily maintenance checks on autoclaves and immediately report any faults or issues to the Team Lead
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in the autoclave and demould areas, adhering to "Clean As You Go" principles at all times
- Keep moulds in good condition and return them to stores in a timely manner complete with all nuts, bolts, and ancillary items
- Ensure the mould storage area remains organised so that all moulds and tools are easy to locate
- Assist with keeping departmental tools, equipment, and consumables organised and in good order
- Highlight any quality concerns, defects, or process issues immediately to the Team Lead
- Actively participate in corrective actions to reduce scrap, rework, and quality escapes
- Follow all health, safety, and ISO9001 procedures, wearing correct PPE at all times and completing risk assessments/method statements as required
- Support process improvement activities and suggest ideas to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining quality
- Assist with the induction and training of new team members when requested
- Attend production and team meetings when required
- Provide constructive feedback on processes and actively support team initiatives
- Undertake any reasonable ad-hoc tasks requested by the Team Lead or Production Manager
- Act as a positive ambassador for the company, upholding company standards and supporting a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
Key Skills / Attributes:
- Experience operating autoclaves and demoulding composite components (preferred)
- Good understanding of composite manufacturing processes and cure cycles
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and cure schedules
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts
- Good organisational skills and ability to work systematically
- Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach
- Able to work calmly and methodically under pressure to meet daily production targets
- Proactive attitude with a desire to continually improve processes and performance
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision once trained
- Commitment to health, safety, housekeeping, and quality standards
