Job Outline:         

To produce precision lens components and assemblies to within the defined limits of dimensional accuracy and within the planned times, sometimes under the guidance of a Senior Technician, and in accordance with all departmental and company procedures, across a range of machines and processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures component quality is acceptable and dimensions to ensure its suitability for further processing
• Select, inspect and prepare all required tooling to ensure the accurate production of components and assemblies
• Ensure all component preparatory work is carried out correctly to attain precision components efficiently and minimise expensive component losses
• Select relevant tooling and equipment to attain the most effective method of producing high quality precision components.
• Ensure that the required quality and operating standards are satisfied throughout each stage of manufacture to achieve optimum quality.
• Sets up relevant machinery to ensure efficient production of precision components
• Inspect the components being worked throughout the operation and decide on alterations required to achieve the finished component.
• Re-work of damaged components when possible is done in order to recoup potential losses
• Instruct other employees in the operation of machinery and processes and assists other personnel in the department
• Ensure that the equipment and work area is cleaned and maintained in accordance with the operator’s maintenance schedule and the required departmental standards
• Support the business needs by participating in ongoing process/business improvement programmes

 Personal Specification:

It is essential that all candidates have the following:  

• Mechanical aptitude and an appreciation of mechanical principles
• Experience manufacturing optical components
• Conventional and CNC processing knowledge.

The following attributes are considered desirable:

• NVQ3 / A Level
• AS9100 awareness and/or experience
• Candidate flexibility may be required

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