Assembly Technician - Level 2, Fiber-optics

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Overview of Position 

Our Optics assembly team is accountable for the assembly and testing of Fibre-Optic Gyroscopes and their sub assemblies. Being proficient in the handling and assembly of Fibre-Optics assemblies a crucial part of this role.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform the Optical assembly of sub-assemblies and final products  in accordance with assembly Instructions meeting quality standards and target times.
• Perform testing conformity of incoming Optical parts (and assemblies) and various optical hardware in accordance with Incoming goods checklists meeting quality standards and target times.
• Undertake calibration and testing of sub-assemblies and final products in accordance with Assembly Instructions and quality standards.
• Recording of assembly data and test data in work instructions
• Execute own allocated builds through company ERP system
• Review QMS to ensure test results are available
• Following company quarantine processes

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Handling and understanding Fibre-Optic and Fibre-Optic assemblies
• Experience in operating Fibre_optic equipment including cleaving and splicing
• General experience with the operation of electronic hardware and test equipment
• Soldering skills  (IPC-610 not essential)
• A focus on high quality, precision and attention to detail and a willingness to learn the products in a specialist industry
• General computer skills - experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and processing software
• Be highly motivated with an energetic, responsive and decisive dispositio
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices
• Proven high standard of attention to detail, time management and “follow-through”.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Exposure and operating within a quality management system (Including ISO9001)
• Knowledge of six sigma / 5S  work practices would be highly regarded