Manufacturing Operator (MBs, First Shift) - 1958

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 medieval 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.

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

• 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
• Maintaining 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

What will you get

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for in house customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are

£13.45 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference

THOR VC 1958

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Additional Benefits

• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Group Life Cover
• Private Health Care
• Group Income Protection & more

We are Disability Confident Committed

We are Disability Confident Committed.

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.