Thorlabs

Thorlabs

General Helper

Newton, New Jersey, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
Research

About the role

  • Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.
  • We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.
  • The General Helpers position is a critical or key component in the success and the flow of the machine shop.

Responsibilities

  • Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times.
  • Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.
  • The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Requirements

  • Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a maintenance shop or manufacturing environment.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments.
  • The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools.

Skills

  • 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.
  • The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Employees must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may be noisy at times.
  • Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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.

Equal opportunity

  • Hourly rate for this position is $18.00 Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Thorlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.