What is the job?

As a Lead 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 safety, quality, delivery and cost. You’ll support the Value Stream Supervisor in setting the direction for the cell, closely supporting all operators to achieve adherence to safety requirements, high attention to quality and on time delivery of components or product.

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm

Department: Leg and Frame Production

Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 30-minute Teams interview; Second stage: Onsite 2-hour interview

Who we are?

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.

Where you will be working?

Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval 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.