Electro-Mechanical Assembler - 2nd shift - 2015 & 2016

As an Electro-Mechanical Assembler, you are responsible for assembling products to a high-quality standard, by following specific standard operating procedures.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 4:45pm to 1:45am and Friday 12:45pm to 5:45pm

Department: Motion Control

Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting -

First stage: 1 Hour Teams interview

Second stage: Onsite 3 hour interview

What we would like you to do/ to see…

· Assembly of products to a high-quality standard

· Follow documented Standard Operating Procedures for products and general production processes

· Use of engineering measuring systems, such as metrology techniques, calibrations, and measuring parts against drawing

· Handling of small mechanical components

· Use soldering irons to join electronic components on circuit boards

· Daily tasks to ensure your workstation and surrounding areas are compliant with health and safety procedures

What is essential to us…

· Electro-Mechanical, Soldering or Assembly experience

· Experience of working to precise tolerances

· A good understanding of production methods and best practices (Lean)

· Detail oriented and able to work in a structured way, following standard work procedures and workflows

· Troubleshooting and finding root causes and solutions for technical problems

· Knowledge of proving and testing techniques for Mechanical / Electronics products

· Knowledge of Mechanical / Electronic Manufacturing assembly techniques

· A positive approach to continuous improvement/PDCA activities

· Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and Team Leaders on any production related issues

· Demonstrated pride in your work - ensuring that after a training period every product you build is to the required quality standard

· A flexible approach to work requests - prepared to go the extra mile to get the job done, 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.

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.

£13.45 per hour +15% uplift, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays., Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.