Manufacturing Technician - Cameras

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their night shift team in Glasgow. The role involves optical alignment, complex optical bonding, and calibration of optical subassemblies. Candidates should have a good understanding of general physics and possess strong practical skills.

In addition to a fulfilling work environment, Thales offers a 4-day working week, pension scheme, and ample annual leave. Enhanced security clearance is required, sponsored by the company.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of general physics.
• Inquisitive with ability to question results.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Optical alignment and construction of optical subassemblies.
• Complex optical bonding using optical adhesives.
• Calibration of optical subassemblies and tooling.

Skills

Understanding of general physics

Practical and experimental skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Tools

Optical instruments

Interferometers

Opto-mechanical components

Job description

Job Overview

Due to demand we’re looking for a technician to join our team in Glasgow to support us in the manufacturing process and test of multiple military-based products. We are looking to expand the night shift.

Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Role

Manufacturing Technician - Cameras (Full Time)

Hours

Night Shift - 6:30/7:30 start - 9.25 hours a day - 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Optical alignment and construction of optical subassemblies
• Complex optical bonding using a mixture of optical adhesives
• Optical handing and cleaning
• Analysis of optical components using interferometers etc.
• Calibration of optical subassemblies and tooling
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams

About You

• A good understanding of general physics
• Good practical and experimental skills
• Inquisitiveness – ability to question results and then answer those questions
• Self‑motivated and capable of working alone and within teams
• Good written and oral communication skills to allow effective communication with peers, and both technical and non‑technical customers.

Desirable

• Knowledge of optical instruments
• Knowledge of interferometry
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering
• Experience with opto‑mechanical components and manufacture
• Optical handing and cleaning
• Optical bonding

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 shopping schemes on major brands and retailer

Security Clearance

This role requires enhanced security clearance to Secret (SC) level. Candidates will be required to meet the criteria and seek Defence Vetting Agency clearance, which will be sponsored by Thales.