Thorlabs

manufacturing

ManufacturingOperator(MBs,FirstShift)-1958

£0–0k Ely, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Manufacturing Operator (MBs, First Shift) - 1958 at Thorlabs. Skills: Manufacturing environment, Attention to detail, Communication skills. Operate a wide range of processes and equipment. Identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output”

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Eligibility Requirements

Over 18 years old, Eligibility to work in the UK

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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 skills, Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude, Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly, Proven ability to work in a team environment

Nice to Have

Good level of mechanical aptitude and practical skill is desired

What You'll Do.

Operate a wide range of processes and equipment

Identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output

Work within an allocated team to achieve scheduled manufacturing targets

Set and operate a wide range of precision industrial machinery

Maintain high levels of attention to detail

Record and communicate 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

Support and drive problem solving and quality/performance improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working as part of the production team; Work within an allocated team; Proven ability to work in a team environment; Participate in cross-training

Communication Scope

Good verbal and written communication skills; Communicate product status accurately; Communicate accurate technical measurements and readings

Full Job Description

**What is the job?** As a Manufacturing Operator you will be very much ‘hands on’ in this physical role, working as part of the production team, expressing a can-do attitude and eye for quality. In addition to producing high tolerance components, critical to the quality of a finished product, you will be trained to operate a wide range of processes and equipment and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output. **Working Hours:** Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 1pm **Department:** MB’s Tables **Interview process:** 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 30 minute Teams interview, Second stage: Onsite 1 hour interview **Who we are?** Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line. **Where you will be working?** Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station. **Requirements** **What is essential to us…** * A 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 skills * Good level of mechanical aptitude and practical skill is desired * Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude * Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly * Proven ability to work in a team environment **What we would like you to do/ to see…** * Work within an allocated team to achieve

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