Turning Technician

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicester is seeking a Turning Technician to manufacture high-precision infrared and visible optical components using single-point diamond turning machinery.

You will set up and operate diamond turning machines, interpret drawings, select tooling, inspect components with precision measurement equipment and maintain records, ensuring micron-level tolerances and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience operating diamond turning machines or CNC lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate diamond turning machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Select tooling and adjust machine settings.
• Inspect components using precision measurement equipment.
• Maintain quality standards, production records and traceability.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Diamond turning

CNC turning

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Tools

Diamond turning machine

CNC lathe

Job description

Job Title: Turning Technician

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £38,500 per annum

Shift: Rotating: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm (Friday: 6am-1pm and 1pm-8pm)

The Company

The company is a specialist manufacturer of high-precision components, supplying advanced optical solutions to a range of industries.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Turning Technician to manufacture high-precision infrared and visible optical components using single-point diamond turning machinery, achieving exceptional surface finishes and micron-level tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate diamond turning machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Select tooling and adjust machine settings.
• Inspect components using precision measurement equipment.
• Maintain quality standards, production records and traceability.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience operating diamond turning machines or CNC lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.