Optical Manufacturing Tech (Cameras) — 4-Day Week

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

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.