Fabrication Technician

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“CVI Infrared Optics is a part of the IDEX Materials, Science and Solutions (MSS) platform. Besides our unique capabilities in manufacturing large optics from visible to longwave, we are backed by the combined capabilities of our platform. CVI offers a full spectrum of optical engineering, manufacturing, and assembly expertise. Together we can support all our customers with more engineering expertise, broader capabilities, and extensive manufacturing resources.

Since 1982, CVI Infrared Optics has been manufacturing advanced optical components for high performance optronics systems. We have become the leading experts in manufacturing and integration of large optics from visible and near infrared to longwave infrared, that can continuously perform in extreme weather climates and harsh conditions. When you need robust optical components and assembly expertise for your mission‑critical application, we can provide world‑class solutions.”

Job Purpose

• Shift working – must be able to work early and late shift. No night shift involved.
• On‑site location – Whetstone, Leicester.
• Work within a small team operating CNC machinery including 3‑axis CNC milling, high‑speed spindle polishers, single‑point diamond turning machines and twin lap polishing machines to manufacture a wide range of precision optics.
• Complete duties independently while adhering to SOPs and work instruction documents.
• Work shift patterns as requested by team leader or manager to complete tasks and support business objectives.
• Participate in continuous process improvements, either as a team member or under direct instruction from the team leader or manager.
• Consistently demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in output while keeping scrap and rework to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

• Continually give your team leader or manager feedback on progress, concerns, and suggestions.
• Provide accurate manufacturing completion dates to the team leader or manager to allow smooth product flow.
• Communicate with internal customers and provide prompt feedback.

Quality

• Be competent to use in‑process inspection equipment and interpret information to make process changes.
• Consistently achieve low levels of scrap and rework.
• Understand relevant standard quality specifications.
• Examine all work before passing to next stage and ensure it meets all requirements.
• Show good craftsmanship and quality in the products produced.
• Follow the site’s comprehensive safety regulations, report risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to protocols.

Productivity

• Consistently work toward, and improve, standard manufacturing times.
• Manufacture high‑specification optics utilizing your knowledge of fabrication processes.

Great team‑working environment
Competitive salary and shift allowance
Bonus scheme
Healthcare scheme
On‑site benefits

Job Family: Operations
Business Unit: CVI

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Manufacturing

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