Production Operative

Gooch & Housego

7d•Onsite

About The Position

G&H Ilminster is recruiting a number of roles in our factory - with immediate starts available. Have you got experience in precision manufacturing? Are you confident reading engineering drawings and do you have a keen eye for detail? We're looking for applicants who have good manual dexterity skills for work that includes operation of semi-automated machines. ABOUT US 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 manufacture precision optical components for applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and life science markets.

Requirements

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Science (Grade C+)
Used to working to tight deadlines
Ability to follow engineering drawings and instructions accurately
Ability to work on own initiative
Good manual dexterity skills
Flexibility and openness to working overtime when required

Nice To Haves

Experience in precision manufacturing
Confident reading engineering drawings
Keen eye for detail

Responsibilities

To set up machinery, processes and 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
Clean production equipment and work areas