Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Manufacturing Technician – Laser Department
Location: Glasgow
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Land and Air Systems (LAS) Optronic business unit as a Manufacturing Technician. You will work closely with existing team members, the Work Cell Manager and Manufacturing Engineers to deliver outputs from the relevant work cell per business requirements.
The role is based at our Glasgow manufacturing site. You will work a 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) at 9.25 hours per day. Start time is flexible between 6:00am and 7:30am with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. There is on-site parking and an on-site canteen.
The role
* Perform manufacturing operations in accordance with the relevant documentation to ISO 9001 quality standards in a timely and professional manner.
* Adhere to defined company processes when carrying out tasks.
* Laser technician required to build and test opto-mechanical and electrical systems.
* Assembly and testing of laser production products, including optic/laser alignment, fault finding, environmental testing and laser ranging.
* Optical and electrical sub-assembly building of advanced laser products.
* Setup and use of complex electro-optical tooling and test equipment.
* Knowledge of calibration, ESD, optical handling and quality control.
* Able to read mechanical, optical and electrical drawings.
* Working to Class 6 cleanroom standards.
* Strong analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to work as part of a team.
* Input and support continuous improvement actions within the industry.
* Manage and record build configuration of product.
* Familiar with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or similar.
About You
* Experience in working within an Industrial / Engineering environment is essential.
* Ability to read and understand mechanical, optical and electrical drawings; ability to assemble and test product to a high standard.
* Aware/understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Focused on meeting deadlines with good time management and prioritisation skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative when required.
* Ability to work and contribute as a team player.
* A basic level of PC skills.
Desirable
* Proven experience working to IPC610, IPC620 and J-STD-001 is desirable.
What We Can Offer
* 4 day working week
* Pension Scheme
* 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
* Life Cover
* Progression and Development Opportunities
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount schemes with major brands and retailers
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence. For details on evidence required for Baseline and Security Clearance, refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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