Vacancy
Location
Type of Contract
Closing date
: Optical Polisher
: St Asaph
: Permanent
: Friday 19th May 2017
Department : Optical Shop
Remuneration : £23,097 - £28,954
Hours of Work : Days – 36 hours
Job Outline:
Working with a team of skilled craftspeople to produce precision optical components, you will support the
production process in Optical to increase output levels and efficiently manufacture the production optical
components. The role involves the handling of high value products, which must be dealt with the
appropriate levels of care and precision.
Key Responsibilities :
The main duties with this position will include:
 Manufacture of avionics optical products
 Liaising on a technical basis with optical shop personnel, process engineers and internal customers.
 Operating with minimum supervision as part of a multi skilled team.
 Support operations in achieving an environment of Continuous Improvement by applying lean
manufacturing principles and processes
 Responsible for the weekly recovery of hours and cost of quality
Personal Specification:
Candidates should demonstrate a good level of education (at least a grade C or above in Maths and English
O Level/GCSE or equivalent), mechanical aptitude and an appreciation of mechanical principles, but above
all the willingness to learn. We are looking for flexibility, eagerness to learn new processes and procedures
with a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manufacture high precision optical components, including
both grinding and polishing, in a range of optical materials. Both conventional and CNC processing
knowledge would be advantageous. AS9100 awareness and/or experience is desirable.
Flexibility of working hours may be required, along with availability to work overtime to meet business
needs.
IT literacy is also highly desirable for the successful candidate to this role.
How to Apply:
Please ensure you complete a “Qioptiq Limited Application for Employment Form” in full. This form can
be downloaded from the careers section of the Qioptiq website: www.qioptiq.com/careers.
You are also encouraged to support the application form with a cover letter and CV. Applications may be
returned via email to [email protected], or by post to Leighton Camara, Human Resources
Department, Qioptiq Ltd., Glascoed Road, St. Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0LL, UK.
Application forms must be received by Qioptiq Limited by the specified vacancy closing date.