Carbon Fiber Technician

Role:               Carbon Fibre Technician

Hours:             Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 18:00

Salary:             DOE

Job Type:        Permanent

Location:        Al Hamra Industrial Zone, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Polar Manufacturing FZ-LLC is a product design and manufacturing business based in Ras al Khaimah, UAE. Specialising in carbon fibre prepreg composite manufacturing and affiliated services. Polar meticulously crafts, precision-engineered automotive, sport, and leisure components, for the global market.

 Job Brief:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Carbon Fibre Technician to join our team. The Carbon Fibre Technician will play a critical role in the production process of manufacturing components from carbon fibre and other composite materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes and be proficient in various techniques such as preparing moulds, ply cutting, prepreg lamination, bagging, curing, demoulding, trimming, bonding, assembly, and quality control.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing Mold: Assist in the preparation of molds for composite component production, ensuring molds are clean, properly coated
• Ply Cutting: Accurately cut carbon fiber sheets or prepreg material according to specified patterns and dimensions for layup.
• Prepreg Lamination: Execute the lamination process by layering carbon fiber materials in molds or tooling as per design requirements.
• Bagging: Perform vacuum bagging techniques to remove air and facilitate proper resin infusion during the manufacturing process.
• Curing: Monitor and control the curing process of composite components in oven or autoclave to ensure proper bonding and consolidation of materials.
• Demolding: Safely remove cured composite components from molds without causing damage to the parts or molds.
• Trimming: Trim excess material from composite components using hand tools or machinery to achieve final specifications.
• Bonding: Apply adhesives or bonding agents as needed to assemble composite components and ensure structural integrity.
• Assembly: Assist in the assembly of composite components into larger structures or products, following assembly procedures and specifications.
• Quality Control: Conduct quality control inspections and tests on finished composite components to verify structural integrity.

Skills and experience required:

• Relevant technical training or certification in composite materials preferred,
• Previous experience in composite manufacturing processes,
• Knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, and curing processes,
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications,
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards,
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team,
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.