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Optical Operator
Precision Optronics Production Technician
Location: [Qioptiq, Teledyne Technologies] Division: [Defense & Aerospace – Optronic Systems] Title: Precision Optronics Production Technician
Be visionary – Join Teledyne Technologies, a leader in next-generation enabling sensing and imaging technologies for industries including aerospace, defense, environmental monitoring, and medical research.
Qioptiq designs and manufactures market-leading optronic solutions, from head-up displays (HUD) for commercial airliners, helmet-mounted displays (HMDs) for fast-jet platforms, night-vision systems for soldiers, to electro-optics for airborne and vehicle platforms. Our innovations rely on high-precision optics assembly, and we seek visionary individuals who can drive excellence in component production.
Job Outline
To produce high-precision optronic lens components and assemblies within dimensional tolerances, timeframes, and company standards—often under the guidance of a Senior Technician—across a range of machining and production processes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Quality Control & Accuracy:
- Ensure components meet dimensional tolerances required for further processing and final assembly.
- Tooling Selection & Setup:
- Select, inspect, and prepare specialist tooling needed for accurate component manufacture.
- Achieve efficient production with minimal waste through meticulous preparatory work.
- Machinery & Process Control:
- Operate and set-up precision machinery for consistent, high-quality outputs.
- Inspect components in-progress and make adjustments to meet specifications.
- Re-work components to avoid costly losses where feasible.
- Mentorship & Efficiency:
- Train and assist colleagues on machinery and processes.
- Uphold strict quality and safety standards for all manufacturing stages.
- Maintenance & Process Improvement:
- Keep work areas and equipment clean (as per scheduled maintenance schedules).
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production and business performance.
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Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
✅ Possession of a grade B or above in GCSE Maths and Science (or equivalent). ✅ Engineering or manufacturing background, particularly involving high-precision or high-value components. ✅ Ability to upskill and adapt to new operations and technologies. ✅ Practical experience in production processes and manufacturing environments.
Desirable Attributes:
✨ A-Level (or equivalent) qualification in Physics or Mathematics or relevant STEM subject. ✨ Experience working in automotive, machinery, or aerospace precision manufacturing. ✨ Understanding of mechanical principles and process engineering. ✨ Awareness or experience with AS9100 quality management system1.
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The AS9100 series standard is critical in aerospace and defense industries to ensure reliable design, testing, and production. ↩
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