What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Helper position at Thorlabs?
Purpose of the Position
This position works among a team of individuals manufacturing products for our customers under the guidance of experienced team members. The role entails such functions as kitting, loading/unloading machines, maintenance, and manual machining. On the job training will be provided, no experience is necessary.
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
Requirements
Experience:
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few..
This position works among a team of individuals manufacturing products for our customers under the guidance of experienced team members. The role entails such functions as kitting, loading/unloading machines, maintenance, and manual machining. On the job training will be provided, no experience is necessary.
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
- Assist workers engaged in fabricating and processing materials and parts
- Sort and count parts and materials
- Examine parts and materials for defects
- Feed, load, or remove parts from machines
- Handle and Clean Specialty Fiber Optics, Precision Optics, and mechanical components
- Must be able to understand written work instructions for a wide range of products to properly manufacture the final product to the highest of quality standards and with a goal of zero scrap or rework
- Maintain proper records in our Manufacturing Database
- Ask questions when instructions are not understood or clear
- Comply with the company safety program and maintain a clean and organized work area
- Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures
- Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments
Requirements
Experience:
- None required, training will be provided. Experience in manufacturing or hands on work preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and comply with high quality standards
- Good work ethic
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities
- Basic mathematic knowledge
- Proficient in basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office
- Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. All objects heavier than 20 pounds will be lifted by group of employees. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may be noisy at times
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few..
