WHAT IS THE JOB?

As a CNC Sliding Head Lathe Programmer Operator, you will Support the Machine Shop operation to provide precision machined components for production and R&D use by setting up, programming, operating and maintaining CNC Sliding Head lathes
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 6.00 am – 2.30 pm and Friday 6.00 am – 1.00 pm
Department: Engineering, Tables
Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 60 minute Teams interview
Second stage: OnSite 2 hour interview

WHO WE ARE?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

• To program, set up, load and machine components predominantly on Sliding Head lathes
• Using CAD/CAM software or by programming directly on the console, interpret engineering drawings to write programs that incorporate appropriate machining strategies to produce precision components to the required fit and finish
• Optimise existing programs and troubleshoot production issues
• Ensure machines are scheduled and loaded to meet production Kanban demand and respond to ad-hoc R&D requests when required
• Ensure the quality of components produced meets requirements by taking accurate measurements, utilising the most appropriate inspection tools
• Support the Machine Shop operation by setting, loading and operating other CNC machinery when required
• Unload and hand finish components if required
• Assist the Machine Shop operation to prove out and produce first-off components for production or R&D use
• Perform daily 5S tasks and weekly machine maintenance, following Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) regimes