Assembly Operator

Gooch & Housego

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assembly Operative G&H Ilminster, Somerset Full Time Permanent Position, Monday to Friday Do you have a background in manufacturing, assembly or engineering work? Are you interested in working on cutting-edge technology? 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. We have a vacancy in our busy assembly department, working within a small team to manufacture periscopes and opto-mechanical sights.

Requirements

Experience of working in an assembly environment would be advantageous, ideally testing and inspecting work
Used to working to tight deadlines
Ability to follow instructions accurately
Good with problem solving and results orientated
Ability to work on own initiative
Good manual handling skills
Flexibility and openness to working overtime when required

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
Pack finished products
Clean production equipment and work areas
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