Operator - Machine Shop

flir· Qioptiq Limited
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📍 UK - St AsaphFull time

About this role

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

  

Job Description

  

Company Overview:

Qioptiq Ltd designs and manufactures market leading Optronic solutions for Defence & Aerospace applications. Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro-optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms.  Qioptiq has a world-renowned reputation for the highest standards of business integrity, customer service, product quality and cutting-edge innovation.

An exciting new opportunity has opened at the North Wales site for an Operator. 

Job Outline:      

Operators are required to follow the process sheets and planning documents, referring to the Senior Technicians, Team Leader and/or Engineer if they identify an issue. 

At this level, the job holder will work predominantly on straightforward sub-assemblies, modules, components and equipment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure component quality is acceptable and dimensions correct to ensure its suitability for further processing

  • Select, inspect and prepare all required tooling to ensure the accurate production of components and assemblies

  • Ensure all component preparatory work is carried out correctly to attain precision components efficiently and minimise expensive component losses

  • Select relevant tooling and equipment to attain the most effective method of producing high quality precision components.

  • Ensure that the required quality and operating standards are satisfied throughout each stage of manufacture to achieve optimum quality.

  • Sets up relevant machinery to ensure efficient production of precision components

  • Inspect the components being worked throughout the operation and decide on alterations required to achieve the finished component.

  • Re-work of damaged components when possible is done in order to recoup potential losses.

  • Instruct other employees in the operation of machinery and processes and assists other personnel in the department

  • Ensure that the equipment and work area is cleaned and maintained in accordance with the operator’s maintenance schedule and the required departmental standards

  • Support the business needs by participating in ongoing process/business improvement programmes

Personal Specification:

It is essential that all candidates have the following:       

  • GCSE in Maths, English and Science at 4/C or above

  • Understanding of health and safety in the workshop

  • Candidate flexibility may be required

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Mechanical Engineering Qualification or Demonstrated Experience

#LI-ON1 #Qioptiq

  

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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