Assembly Operator

Description

OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A LEADING GLOBAL MANUFACTURER OF PRECISION OPTICS... Full Time Permanent Position, Monday to Friday. Do you have a background in precision manufacturing or engineering work? Do you have a keen eye for detail? If so, we want to hear from you.

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products.

G&H is recognised as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development.

The Assembly Operator is responsible for preparing and assembling mechanical components by interpreting assembly instructions and parts lists.

• To set up machinery, processes or equipment to enable the safe manufacture of optics throughout the production process.
• To follow written procedures to ensure the best methods and equipment are used at any given time.
• Take responsibility of department/cell quality, output, safety and improvement targets.

• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Pack finished products
• Clean production equipment and work areas
• Proactively engage in continuous improvement to make efficiencies and be more productive
• Inspection
• Training and working within a small team, assembling periscopes and opto-mechanical sights for armoured vehicles
• Mix adhesives and prepare metal to optics bonding
• Bond optical surfaces together for substrates and laser protection filters
• Set optical sub-assemblies to the correct orientation
• Inspect optics and metal work to required specification
• Follow the MRB process for non-conforming parts
• Perform AQL inspection on some parts
• Ensure history card and other documentation is completed
• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Maintain clean production equipment and work areas
• As part of a team, cover the roles of colleagues and provide assistance when required
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including those in relation to Quality
• Management

• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed products as required.
• Time keeping and attendance

• Experience in a production environment.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Positive can do attitude
• Punctual and adaptable to change
• 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

• Generous overtime pay: 1.5x after 39 hours and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension contributions:
  Company pays 6%.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Health Cash Plan to cover medical expenses.
• £500 referral bonus for recommending friends (terms apply).
• Cycle to work scheme

Ready to join a leader in Optical Technology? Take your career to the next level with G&H. Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of optics!

Notes:
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

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