Optical Manufacturing Technician - Weekend Shift

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

3 day week schedule Friday, Saturday,

Competitive pension

28 days annual leave + holidays

Life assurance

Career progression

EAP & wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Thales in Glasgow is seeking Manufacturing Technicians for the Weekend Shift to assemble, test, and calibrate advanced optical systems used in defence applications. You will work with engineers and technicians, focusing on optical sub‑assemblies, bonding, handling components, and rigorous testing in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes precision work, hands‑on problem solving, and collaboration within cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical products.

Formación

• Strong practical and hands-on skills.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Optical alignment and assembly of precision optical sub-assemblies.
• Complex optical bonding using specialist optical adhesives.
• Handling, cleaning, and preparation of optical components.
• Testing and analysing optical systems using interferometers and other specialist equipment.
• Calibration of optical assemblies and manufacturing tooling.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality products.

Conocimientos

Optical alignment

Hands-on

Independent worker

Communication skills

Herramientas

Interferometer

Optical bonding equipment

Descripción del empleo

Thales in Glasgow is seeking Manufacturing Technicians for the Weekend Shift to assemble, test, and calibrate advanced optical systems used in defence applications. You will work with engineers and technicians, focusing on optical sub‑assemblies, bonding, handling components, and rigorous testing in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes precision work, hands‑on problem solving, and collaboration within cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical products.