Fabrication Technician

CVI Infrared Optics; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

On-site benefits

Job summary

A leading optics manufacturing company based in Whetstone, UK, seeks a CNC Machinist to operate various CNC machines and maintain high-quality standards. You will work shifts and contribute to continuous process improvements while ensuring efficient production with minimal scrap. The role offers a friendly team environment and includes competitive pay, bonuses, and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work early and late shifts; no night shifts involved.
• Ability to operate CNC machinery and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in output, minimizing scrap.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on progress and concerns to your team leader.
• Achieve low levels of scrap and rework and adhere to safety regulations.
• Work towards improving standard manufacturing times consistently.
• Use in‑process inspection equipment and interpret data to adjust processes and reduce scrap.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing process knowledge

Quality assurance

Team communication

Tools

CNC milling

Inspection equipment

diamond turning machines

lap polishing machines

Job description

“CVI Infrared Optics is a part of the IDEX Materials, Science and Solutions (MSS) platform. Besides our unique capabilities in manufacturing large optics from visible to longwave, we are backed by the combined capabilities of our platform. CVI offers a full spectrum of optical engineering, manufacturing, and assembly expertise. Together we can support all our customers with more engineering expertise, broader capabilities, and extensive manufacturing resources. Since 1982, CVI Infrared Optics has been manufacturing advanced optical components for high performance optronics systems. We have become the leading experts in manufacturing and integration of large optics from visible, and near infrared, to longwave infrared, that can continuously perform in extreme weather climates and harsh conditions. When you need robust optical components and assembly expertise for your mission critical application, we can provide world‑class solutions.

Job Purpose

Shift Working – must be able to work early and late shift. No night‑shift involved. On‑site location – Whetstone, Leicester. To be able to work within a small team operating CNC machinery including 3‑axis CNC milling, high‑speed spindle polishers, single‑point diamond turning machines and twin lap polishing machines to manufacture a wide range of precision optics. Most of your duties will be completed working from your own initiative whilst also adhering to standard operating procedures and work instruction documents. You will work such hours as requested by your team leader or manager to complete your tasks and support the business in the attainment of specific objectives and goals. This includes working shift patterns. You will be involved in continuous process improvements participating as a team member or under the direct instruction from your team leader or manager. You should be able to consistently demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in your output whilst ensuring scrap and rework is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

• Continually give your team leader or manager feedback on your progress, concerns, and suggestions.
• Provide accurate manufacturing completion dates to your team leader or manager to allow a smooth flow of product through the department.
• Communicate with internal customers and provide prompt feedback.

Quality

• Be competent to use in‑process inspection equipment within the department and be able to interpret information to make changes to the process where necessary.
• Be able to consistently achieve low levels of scrap and rework.
• Have a good understanding for the relevant standard quality specifications.
• Examine all work prior to passing onto the next stage and be sure that it meets all requirements.
• Show good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the products that you produce.
• Follow the site’s comprehensive safety regulations, promptly report any risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to all established protocols.

Productivity

• Be able to consistently work towards, and improve, standard manufacturing times.
• Be able to manufacture high‑specification optics utilising your knowledge in fabrication processes.

Benefits

• Great team working environment.
• Competitive salary and shift allowance.
• Bonus scheme.
• Healthcare scheme.
• On‑site benefits.

Job Family: Operations
Business Unit: CVI