Optical Worker

4 months ago

Ilminster, United Kingdom G&H, Ilminster Full time

The position is responsible for maintaining, setting-up, operating and troubleshooting CNC diamond turning machines.

Early and Late shift working will be required after training - 20% Shift Rate

**Responsibilities**
- Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
- Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity
- Promote and display the Gooch & Housego Core Values
- Maintain equipment, setup and operate CNC diamond turning machines
- Understand optical manufacturing drawings
- Understand ISO and MIL specifications
- Create CNC programs for diamond turning machines
- Make adjustments to established CNC programs with mínimal supervision
- Select and adjust tooling changes as needed with mínimal supervision
- Designing of diamond turning jigs and fixtures
- Inspect and measure diamond turned optical parts to ensure conformity to specified tolerances
- Perform optical tests including interferometry and profilometer tests to determine optical quality
- Perform cleaning operations to keep work area machinery maintained

**Performance Measures**
- Planned activity adherence
- Attendance
- Time keeping
- Timely delivery of Company products
- Completion of new product development pathways

**Personal Attributes**
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Result orientated
- Positive can do attitude
- Punctual and adaptable
- Ability to work as part of a larger team or on own initiative
- Flexible approach to working and shift patterns
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
- Attention to detail
- Methodical approach
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment and to meet deadlines

**Skills / Abilities**
- 2+ years of experience in CNC machining
- GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Science
- Working knowledge of CNC diamond turned optical components
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and optical test equipment
- Ability to read optical drawings
- Continuous improvement through process development
- Knowledge of manual handling
- Strong organisational and communication skills

As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;
- 20% Uplift on rotational shift pattern
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension pays 6%
- Company bonus scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- SAYE Scheme
- £500 bonus for friend referral scheme (T’s and C’s apply)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ilminster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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