Experienced Composites Technician

Job Title: Experienced Composites Technician

Location: Hill Helicopters Development Centre 2, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2WB UK.

Type: Full time Permanent. Immediate Start.

(Strictly no Agencies or Recruitment Agents)

Salary: Excellent rates of pay dependent on experience.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hour working week.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacture tooling and components to a high level.

Apply sealants and release agents.

Prepare Patterns and Moulds ready for manufacture

Lay-up Carbon fibre material as per instructions provided.

Vacuum bag for oven cure, including bag checks to ensure no leaks

Load/unload oven.

Structural bonding of composite and metallic materials.

Use of film adhesives, foams and honeycomb, both aluminium and Nomex.

Achieve production schedules.

Ensure the facilities are kept safe, clean and organised

Attend all required training courses.

Basic Requirements:

Interpret drawings.

Ability to create templates from instructions provided.

Use of measuring equipment.

Laminate to a high level.

Create vacuum using various consumables.

Removal of cured components from tools.

Pattern shuttering and preparation.

Understand perimeter and envelope bagging.

Ability to trim and finish components.

Desirable:

Excellent problem solving skills.

Provide training, guidance and assistance to co-workers.

Experience with composite assembly techniques

Our Company: The Hill Group is a privately owned engineering organisation developing and manufacturing both the HX50 Light Helicopter and the GT50 Gas Turbine Engine. We are a pioneering aerospace manufacturer disrupting the market with our ground-breaking new aircraft and modern vertically integrated approach to development & manufacturing. Every element of the HX50 and GT50 are designed and manufactured by us, in-house, at our production facility in Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK.

We employ a fantastically talented, motivated, and driven team of professionals. Working as a close-knit flat management structure, we share a common vision for the future of general aviation and a passion to deliver HX50 to our hundreds of global customers.

Hill is currently offering suitable individuals the opportunity to become a crucial part of our team. Furthermore, with such a fast-growing organisation, the only limit to your professional development and growth within our company is your own drive and ambition.

Hill is revolutionising the General Aviation market with our new HX50 Helicopter, which combines ‘supercar’ appearance, with unparalleled levels of performance and cost effectiveness.

For further information www.hillhelicopters.com

If you are interested in joining the Team:

Please email your C.V. and cover letter to claire.barber@hillhelicopters.com.

REF: Experienced Composites Technician 03/23

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rugeley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: ECT 03/23
Expected start date: 20/03/2023