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Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionOPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A LEADING GLOBAL MANUFACTURER OF PRECISION OPTICS...Are you interested in developing your career in precision manufacturing?Do you have a keen eye for detail?If so, we want to hear from you…About UsG&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of our acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognised as the preferred source forOEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development.G&H Phoenix is a key part of our Optical Systems Division, providing a full start to finish in-house service from raw glass slab material, cut discs and mouldings, right through to polished and coated finished optical parts, prisms and assemblies.Joining us means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and the pursuit of operational and design excellence.ROLETo set up machinery, processes or equipment to enable the safe manufacture of optics throughout the production process. To follow written procedures to ensure the best methods and equipment are used at any given time. Take responsibility of department/cell quality, output, safety and improvement targets.Mandatory ResponsibilitiesAdherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and QualityWorking positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignityPromote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, PrecisionResponsibilitiesLearning to operate various optical grinding and polishing machines Assisting in the handling and preparation of raw materialsSupporting experienced team members in precision manufacturing processesConducting basic quality control checks using measurement toolsMaintaining accurate production records and documentationFollowing health 'safety and company proceduresContributing to a clean, organised, and efficient workspaceMaintain all production documentation as per the relevant procedures such as route cards, time sheets, traceable data logs and any other department related documentsEnsure MRP transactions are correct and completed in a timely mannerOperate/ use machinery and tools safely and correctly, reporting any concerns to your line managerAdherence to production processes and procedures at all timesProvide feedback on production output to your line manager and support with corrective action if requiredEnsure you are working and maintaining quality standards as per BS9100Adhere to all company policies and procedures aper the company handbookContribute to continuous improvement activitiesPERFORMANCE MEASURESPlanned activity adherenceAttendanceTime keepingTimely delivery of Company productsCompletion of new product development pathwaysPERSONAL ATTRIBUTESCritical thinking and problem solvingResult orientatedPositive can do attitudePunctual and adaptableAbility to work as part of a larger team or on own initiativeFlexible approach to working and shift patternsWillingness to learn and develop skillsAttention to detailMethodical approachAbility to work in a fast pace environment and to meet deadlinesSkills And AbilitiesGCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and ScienceWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of similar manufacturing industry desirable (not essential)Knowledge of manual handlingStrong organisational skillsOur Benefits Package IncludesCompetitive salary, with premiums for shift work 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOpportunities for training and progressionSalary Sacrifice Pension SchemeEnhanced Employee Assistance Programme£500 colleague referral bonusNotes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.