Demould Team Member

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