Precision Manufacturing Technician - Optical Tech (On-site)

Huber+Suhner Polatis; Milton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Co-financed gym membership

Life insurance

Additional annual leave through our 1;

Ongoing learning and development

Company Day

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis in Cambridge is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join the Operations Team in a modern Lean manufacturing environment. You will handle assembly, inspection, testing and analysis of precision micro-components in a clean room, contributing to process development and prototype projects.

You will work with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet high quality, reliability and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong practical and hands-on technical skills.
• Experience following and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering information and technical documentation.
• Experience creating or following work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, MES systems or similar manufacturing software.
• Willingness to contribute ideas to improve quality, efficiency and yield.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect and test precision micro-components and finished products within a clean room environment.
• Build product sub-assemblies and final units to specification.
• Operate, monitor and adjust production equipment to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process and product issues.
• Support prototype builds, new product introductions and process development activities.
• Calibrate equipment and carry out inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation and tracking systems.
• Prepare materials for manufacture and manage inventory requirements.
• Package finished products and support production planning to meet delivery schedules.
• Create and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organised work area in line with Health & Safety and 5S standards.

Job description

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis in Cambridge is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join the Operations Team in a modern Lean manufacturing environment. You will handle assembly, inspection, testing and analysis of precision micro-components in a clean room, contributing to process development and prototype projects.

You will work with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet high quality, reliability and performance standards.