Manufacturing Operator; Cell , Second Shift
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Overview
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.
Qualifications- 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
- Working 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
Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture of 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.
WorkingHours
Monday to Thursday 2:35pm to 11:05pm and Fridays 1:05pm to 8:05pm
Location & InterviewsDepartment:
Tables
Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting - First stage: 30 minute Teams interview. Second stage:
Onsite 1 hour interview. 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.
- Inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression
- Free onsite parking
- Free refreshments
- Entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Health care
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays
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