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Optical Technician Leicestershire Upto 30K Basic (Permanent)
Location: Whetstone Country: UK Rate: Upto 30K Basic
Client: An Industry leader in ultra-durable optics for extreme environmental conditions and temperature fluctuations
Mission:
To assist the coatingdepartment by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements to meet on-time-delivery requirements Yield expectations. To stay competitive within the current market and to assist in new product development.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers.
Ability to identify coating problems and defects such as spatter, striae, delamination, lint marks, comet marks etcand understand the possible causes and know the type of action to take to avoid their occurrence.
Examine work prior to coating and be satisfied it is fit to coat. Be able to load optics safely and maintain their cleanliness.
Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating taking account of aspects such as clear aperture, outer dimensions, condition of jig being used, etc.
Determines the appropriate test pieces to load into a run to maximise efficiencies and adherence to Quality schedules, is capable of measuring witness pieces to produce customer copies, this will involve familiarity with quality plans, drawings, and sales orders.
Possess the ability to identify and carry out routine preventative maintenance of critical process control features.
The Engineer would have developed/will develop; sufficient experience and expertise to minimise and gauge the necessity for test runs
Understand and adhere to the relevant Quality Control Procedures in accordance with ISO 9002
Read and understands all prints and specifications for optical coatings and checks desired specification.
Education/Qualifications Skills:
Qualifications in Mathematics and Physics at least to GCSE or A level
A good understanding of optical manufacture
A good engineering backgrounds
Able to perform simple arithmetic tasks with calculator
Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word
Physical Demands:
This will involve physical activities such as transporting optics to and from the coating department.
SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Posted Date: 10 Apr 2024 Reference: JSSS/IDEXGR406 Employment Agency: SmartSourcing Ltd Contact: Marcia Priestley