Precision Manufacturing Operator - Second Shift

Thorlabs; Ely; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments

Canteen entertainment area

Contributed Pension Scheme

Group Life Cover

Private Health Care

Group Income Protection

25 days holiday + public holidays

Job summary

Thorlabs is a global optical technologies company with a hands-on Manufacturing Operator role in Ely. You will be part of the Tables production team, operating a range of precision machinery and maintaining strict quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, practical mechanical ability, and good communication skills. Training will be provided and the shift schedule is within the stated hours, with opportunity for development within the company.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on approach with experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus.
• Good verbal and written communication and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Work 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.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Thorlabs is a global optical technologies company with a hands-on Manufacturing Operator role in Ely. You will be part of the Tables production team, operating a range of precision machinery and maintaining strict quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, practical mechanical ability, and good communication skills. Training will be provided and the shift schedule is within the stated hours, with opportunity for development within the company.