Senior Manufacturing Operator - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Thorlabs

Thorlabs

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Manufacturing Operator (Cell 1A, Second Shift):

Ely, Cambridgeshire:

Who we are?:

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 15 facilities across the world in 10 countries

Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?:

This role will be working in our new purpose-built facility just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely.

There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within reasonable walking distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

What will you get?:

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression.

We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

We also offer a relocation package for eligible vacancies.

And the benefits are?:

£competitive hourly rate and additional shift allowance, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Please contact us for a friendly discussion around salary

Requirements:

What about the job?:

As a Senior Manufacturing Operator you will be very much 'hands on' in this physical role, working as part of the production team, expressing a can-do attitude and eye for quality.

Your core responsibility will be to run the Trumpf TruLaser 3030, processing sheet materials, feeding the Press Brake and Drilling Machines as part of the Optical Tables product line.

In addition, you will be trained to master a wide range of processes and equipment and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output.

Tables - 2nd Shift - Monday to Thursday 2:35pm to 11:05pm and Fridays 1:05pm to 8:05pm

What is essential to us:

Working within an allocated team to achieve scheduled manufacturing targets
You will be trained and developed to set and operate a wide range of precision industrial machinery
Maintaining high levels of attention to detail at all times, recording and communicating accurate technical measurements and readings
Demonstrate a willingness to support Team Leaders in the development and implementation of workplace programs, including but not limited to crosstraining and machine maintenance programmes
Support and drive problem solving and quality/performance improvement

What we like to see:

A practical 'hands on' approach with experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to interpret and follow Standard Operating Procedures
High level of attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
High level of mechanical aptitude and practical skill is desired

Job Reference:
THOR-VC-294

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applicants

Benefits
Contributed Pension Scheme Group Life Cover Private Health Care Group Income Protection & more.