Senior Manufacturing Operator (Cell 1, First Shift) - 2259

About this role

What is the job? As a Senior 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. Your core responsibility will be to run the Trumpf TruLaser 3030, Mazak Optiplex NEO and Amada Brake Press (full training provided), processing sheet materials, feeding the Press Brake and Drilling Machines as part of the Optical Tables product line.

In addition, you will be trained to master 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: 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… High level of mechanical aptitude and practical skill is desired Experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to work in a multidisciplinary project team to drive projects through to completion Ability to multitask, time manage and work independently Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude Positive contribution to multi-departmental initiatives and process improvements Receptive to new challenges and expanding current knowledge.

What we would like you to do/ to see… Ensure best health and safety practices are adhered to at all times, contribute to improvements and idea generation 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 Demonstrate a willingness to support Team Leaders in the development and implementation of workplace programs, including but not limited to cross-training and machine maintenance programmes Support and drive problem solving and quality/performance improvement What will you get? At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression.