Manufacturing Operator (Cell 2, First Shift) 6 Month FTC - 1309

Thorlabs; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operator for their Ely facility. This role involves working with a production team to produce high-quality photonics components while maintaining attention to detail and problem-solving. The position offers competitive pay and excellent opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments

Customised training and development

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Pension plan

Private health care

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Good level of mechanical aptitude and practical skills desired.
• Ability to maintain focus and resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and produce high tolerance components.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Communicate product status accurately through the production control system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Manufacturing Operator (Cell 2, First Shift) 6 Month FTC - 1309

Manufacturing Operator (Cell 2, First Shift) 6 Month FTC - 1309

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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.

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

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 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here 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 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 distance of 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 level of mechanical aptitude and practical skill is desired
  
  
  

What We Would Like You To Do/ To See...

• 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
• 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
  
  
  

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.

And the benefits are?

£12.65 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus public holidays.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1309

Commitment bonus to be paid at the end of the contract if the relevant criteria has been met. Further information available from [e-mail].

This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.

• This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
  
  

This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

Benefits

• Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more
  
  

Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail [e-mail].

We are Disability Confident Committed

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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