Our client, a leading firm in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Optical Mechanical Technician for a permanent position at their state-of-the-art facility in Farnborough.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working hands-on with optical processes, including fibre splicing, lens mounting, and other precision assembly techniques.
- Manufacturing optical and fibre-based products and assemblies to specification, carrying out complex technical or engineering tasks independently.
- Operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure smooth, efficient manufacturing operations, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting minor issues as required.
- Following production schedules and quality standards to meet output targets, while documenting production data accurately for tracking and reporting.
- Conducting regular equipment checks and preventive maintenance to maintain reliability, promptly reporting significant machinery issues or failures to supervisors to minimise downtime.
- Operating within shop-floor activities safely and responsibly, in full compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
Job Requirements:
- Extensive experience in fibre splicing and optical assembly manufacture, including splicing of similar and dissimilar fibres, cleaning and fitting of optics, and following established best practices.
- Skilled in optical measurements using high-resolution power meters and cut-back methods; experienced in fibre jacket removal, fibre stripping, and maintaining precision standards in optical work.
- Proficient in using and maintaining automated splice machines (e.g., Fujikura, Sumitomo), ensuring consistent quality and operational reliability.
- Capable of manufacturing assemblies to specification using engineering drawings and electronic production systems, working to high standards without direct supervision.
- Strong understanding of clean room procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards in controlled manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing principles, with familiarity in quality control processes and safety regulations relevant to manufacturing operations.
Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
- Employee discount portal including Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more.
- Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining a Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities to help charities and the local community.
This role requires 37 hours per week on-site at the Farnborough location, where exciting work in innovative projects and high-energy laser technologies takes place.
If you have the required experience and are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Farnborough.
