Compounding & Laboratory Technician (Team Leader)Composite Materials Engineering (CME) is a Melbourne-based manufacturer of SMC composite products, operating from our 6,500sqm Bayswater North facility across three shifts.
We're a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation in composite materials.About the RoleWe're looking for a hands-on Compounding & Lab Technician to lead our small SMC compounding team.
This is a working leadership role — you'll be on the floor compounding resin paste and running QC testing yourself, while also coordinating the day-to-day work of your crew, keeping production supplied, and ensuring consistency and quality across every batch.Key ResponsibilitiesWeigh, mix and compound SMC resin paste formulations to specification, including resins, fillers, catalysts, pigments and additivesLead and coordinate a small compounding crew — allocate daily tasks, train team members, and ensure batch schedules keep pace with production demandOperate and maintain compounding equipment, troubleshooting issues as they ariseConduct QC testing on incoming raw materials and in-process paste (e.g. viscosity, gel time,



cure characteristics)Monitor formulation consistency and adjust as needed to resolve quality issues, working closely with productionMaintain accurate batch and testing records in SYSPRO and quality systemsInvestigate non-conformances and lead root-cause corrections within the compounding areaMaintain lab equipment, calibration schedules and general housekeeping standardsEnsure your team follows WHS, environmental and quality procedures, including protected chemical handlingAbout YouProven hands-on experience in SMC/BMC compounding or resin paste production — this is essential, not just general lab experienceExperience leading or informally supervising a small team in a production environmentSolid understanding of resin systems, curing chemistry, and paste consistency controlStrong attention to detail and comfortable owning quality outcomes for your areaConfident working with chemicals and enforcing safe handling practices with your crewPractical, "get it done" mindset — you're happy compounding paste yourself, not just directing others
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📌 Compounding & Laboratory Technician (Team Leader) (Victoria)
🏢 CME
📍 Victoria