Manufacturing Technician

ABOUT US

G&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 their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognised as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

G&H optical fibre components can be found being used on the moon, the International Space Station as well as the bottom of the world's oceans. 

At G&H Torquay, we're one of a number of global technology leaders that form the Torbay Hi-Tech Cluster, bringing a concentration of expertise and innovation in photonics and microelectronics to the South Devon region. 

JOB PURPOSE

· Support manufacturing to improve yields, RFT and reduce downtimes, whilst maintaining high quality standards.

· Process, manage and reduce product on hold, ensuring product flows back into production effectively and raising training and process corrective actions when required.

· Support and facilitate continuous improvements by identifying areas of deficiency, recommending/implementing appropriate changes in training, working practices and processes for the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support to production.
• Supports the technical issue escalation process from manufacturing, with the appropriate level of on hand shop floor support in each production area.
• Participates in process improvement strategy to reduce waste, reduce lead times, improve yield and reduce product costs, utilising CI and Lean practices in conjunction with the CI engineer.
• Evaluates on hold material on daily basis, ensuring any parts which cannot be dealt with immediately have an action and owner.
• Resolves issues with manufacturing when product quality risks are identified.
• Provides support to Engineering projects, business projects and the RMA process.
• Supports the training of new and existing processes, raising training and process corrective actions with manufacturing when required.
• Monitors and report yields, offers ideas and solutions for improvements.
• Completes agreed standard work daily, weekly and monthly.
• Identifies best practice and introduces it to the rest of the line.
• Ensures first line equipment checks and preventative maintenance are completed on time and in full.
• Performs all job duties within ISO and AS standards, regulatory or statutory requirements.
• Maintains a safe working environment, performs all job duties in a safe manner whilst complying with all G&H policies and procedures.

SPECIALIST FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Use of Syspro (or equivalent) and legacy business systems
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Awareness of documentation structure
• General computer literacy
• Understanding of KPI metrics

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• HNC in Engineering or Mathematics based subject desirable
• Experience in a technical production environment

G&H BENEFITS

• 25 days - rising up to 30 days annual leave (phased with long service)
• Corporate Cash Plan
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Notes: 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 any and 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.