Senior Manufacturing Operator (Cell 1, Second Shift) - 1227

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 2:35pm to 11:05pm and Fridays 1:05pm to 8:05pm What is essential to us… • A practical 'hands on' approach with experience in a manufacturing environment • Ability to interpret and follow Standard Operating Procedures • High level of attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus • Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly • Proven ability to work in a team environment • Good verbal and written communication skills • High level of mechanical aptitude and practical skill is desired What we would like you to do/ to see… • Ensure best health and safety practices are adhered to at all times, contributing 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

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.