Job Description

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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.

Qioptiq designs and manufactures market leading Optronic solutions for Defense & 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. Our diverse product range are enabled by the development and application of innovative technologies and engineering solutions. To further expand our portfolio Qioptiq is seeking an exceptional individual to support the development and delivery of our expanding range of next-generation products and technologies.

Job Outline:

To produce precision lens components and assemblies to within the defined limits of dimensional accuracy and within the planned times, sometimes under the guidance of a Senior Technician, and in accordance with all departmental and company procedures, across a range of machines and processes

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

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

• Applicants must possess a good level of education and hold qualifications in mathematics and science at GCSE level (or equivalent).

• Candidates will also be required to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and a positive attitude to work.

• The ideal candidate will have an engineering based background (preferably involving high-value / precision made products) with knowledge production processes, gained from practical experience.

The following attributes are considered desirable, but not essential for the role:

• Physics or Maths based qualification(s) at A-Level (or equivalent) standard or higher.

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment (preferably involving high-value/precision-made products).

• An appreciation of mechanical principles.

• AS9100 awareness and/or experience is desirable

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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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