Manufacturing Operator, Cell 2 Tables (6 Month FTC) - 1291
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What is the job?
As a 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. In addition to producing high tolerance components, critical to the quality of a finished product, you will be trained to operate a wide range of processes and equipment and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 1pm
What We Would Like You To Do/ To See...
* Work within an allocated team to achieve scheduled manufacturing targets
* Be trained and developed to set and operate a wide range of precision industrial machinery
* Maintain high levels of attention to detail at all times, recording and communicating accurate technical measurements and readings
* Communicate product status accurately via the production control system and associated paperwork
* Participate in cross-training to increase knowledge and experience of the Tables Business Unit
* Support and drive problem solving and quality/performance improvement
Who we are?
Thorlabs is a global, industry-leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture of a range of innovative photonics products. Our products are used in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide, with 22 facilities across 9 countries. In Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
Where you will be working?
Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the historic city of Ely. There are train and bus links from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street in London, and our site is accessible via Ely train station and Ely Bus station.
Requirements
What is essential to us...
* A practical ‘hands on' approach with experience in a manufacturing environment
* 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
* Good mechanical aptitude and practical skills are desired
What will you get?
At Thorlabs, we offer opportunities for in-house customised training and development to accelerate your career. Benefits include free onsite parking, free refreshments, and an entertainment area in our large canteen.
And the benefits are?
£12.65 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, healthcare, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus public holidays.
Job Reference: THOR-VC-1291
Commitment bonus payable at the end of the contract if criteria are met. Further info from recruitment@thorlabs.com.
This is a rolling campaign; we will actively interview applicants and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Interested? Please apply early.
We welcome applications from persons over 18 years old. Further info on legal requirements is available at GOV.UK.
This role currently does not meet UK Visa criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa; we cannot sponsor applications requiring employer sponsorship.
We encourage internal applicants to inform their line managers.
Benefits
* Contributed Pension Scheme, Group Life Cover, Private Healthcare, Group Income Protection & more
Please apply via the 'Apply for this job' button or send your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations to Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX, or email recruitment@thorlabs.com.
We are Disability Confident committed.
All applicants must have valid UK permission to work, evidenced during recruitment.
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* Entry level
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* Management and Manufacturing
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