Hexcel Corporation
Pilot Technician (Technician III)-2
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Hexcel Pilot Technician (Technician III) - Leicester, UK
With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Role Overview
Hexcel is currently seeking a Pilot Technician (Technician III) for our Leicester, UK location.
Responsibilities
- Part of a group of technicians and engineers dedicated to running trials on pilot equipment and supporting R&D development activity
- Undertaking project(s), where appropriate, or provide technical or practical support in specific areas in order to improve the Company's products, processes, and technology
- Perform trials on pilot equipment
- Housekeeping and 5S of pilot production areas
- Responsible for safe functioning of equipment and to identify risk within their own work and communicate this to their supervisor with recommendations for action. Occasionally, to support risk management investigations. Work in accordance with statutory local Health and Safety regulations and to communicate any HSE violation
- Ensure all raw materials and consumables needed for trials are available
- Responsible for storage of finished samples and products
- Support with other team activities such as sample manufacture and engineering projects as required
- Contribute in projects to upgrade existing pilot capacity and capability and to develop improvements to working methods
- To supervise and train peers on practical work
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- To have expertise and develop a level of background understanding on pilot equipment and processes
- Sound understanding of mechanical principles and direct experience of machine operation
- Ideally work experience in the manufacture of Non-Crimp Fabric (NCF) or in similar converting processes
- Ability to drive Forklift Truck and up to date license desirable
About Hexcel
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fibre, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
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