Title General Helper  About the Organization Founded in 1989, Thorlabs seeks to accelerate the forward movement of scientific discovery and advancement! As a vertically integrated manufacturer of photonics components, instruments, and systems, our vast product portfolio includes over 20,000 items, ranging from optics and optomechanical positioning components to imaging systems, many of which are customer inspired. Photonics is the foremost technology driving innovation in science and engineering. As the number of technological innovations has grown, Thorlabs has extended its core competencies in an effort to play an ever increasing role serving the Photonics Industry at the research end, as well as the industrial, life science, medical, and defense segments. Headquartered in Newton, NJ, Thorlabs has grown to approximately 2300 employees with manufacturing and sales offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, China, and Brazil. As light-based technologies push into new markets, Thorlabs plans to enter early with the products and services required to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.   Category Mechanics   Location Corporate Headquarters - Newton, New Jersey   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Description The position performs a variety of technical operations and exhibits exceptional quality and quantity. The General Helpers position is a critical or key component in the success and the flow of the machine shop. The top priority is to support the CNC Machinists in any way that they can. Works under general supervision. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other ThorLabs locations. Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to: Responsible for general maintenance such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash cans, etc. Responsible for efficiently unloading trucks, cut stock, and deliver material to specific machines Machines various parts on manual equipment with guidance from set-up crew Runs production parts on CNC machines, deburrs and operates laser engraver Finisher- tumbles machined parts, polishes extrusions, bead blasting Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas. Qualifications Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a maintenance shop or manufacturing environment. Education: High School diploma or equivalent Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong sense of ethical conduct Strong ability to take initiative/ownership Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere, and comply with high quality standards. Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://thorlabs.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category CNC Operator - 2nd shift in Newton, NJ Posted on: 9/19/2023 [Apply Now] Mechanical Shop Inspector I in Newton, NJ Posted on: 9/13/2023 [Apply Now] CNC Machinist - Milling, Turning, Lathe or EDM Positions Available in Newton, NJ Posted on: 9/5/2023 [Apply Now] CNC Operator in Newton, NJ Posted on: 8/31/2023 [Apply Now] Motion Control Engineer I in Newton, NJ Posted on: 8/25/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Network Engineer III in Newton, NJ Posted on: 9/22/2023 [Apply Now] Scientific Writer in Newton, NJ Posted on: 10/12/2022 [Apply Now] Science Writer, New Product in Newton, NJ Posted on: 2/13/2023 [Apply Now] Digital Marketing Specialist, Ad Campaigns in Newton, NJ Posted on: 4/19/2023 [Apply Now] Science Writer II, New Products in Newton, NJ Posted on: 7/17/2023 [Apply Now]

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