Optics Technician

Novanta; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

Summary
This job is responsible for the preparation of optical sub-assemblies: cutting, cleaning and mounting optics and associated parts. Kit picking as requested to maintain Optical kit supply to labs.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Preparation of optical sub-assemblies: cutting, cleaning and mounting optics and associated mechanical parts.
2. Kit picking as required with complete data entry.
3. Liaison with Team Leaders/Managers to assist early identification and control of any works order processing or quality issues.
4. Participation in Company internal audits and stock take routines.
5. Responsible for thorough optics stock control to include data entry.
6. Any other tasks as business needs dictate.

General Tasks
Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

1. Previous experience of assembly of small, intricate, high value mechanical parts.
2. Understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
3. Excellent dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
4. Strong attention to detail.
5. Observational and analytical skills.
6. Good interpersonal skills.
7. Good written and oral communication skills.
8. PC literate; MS Office suite.
9. Bespoke software (full training will be provided).

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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