Versatile Production Operator F/H

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Update on 14/01/2026
  • Contract type:  Permanent contract

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location Rennes

The company

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry, telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has accelerated its growth in the space field with turnkey optical ground stations that integrate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to harness very high data rates enabled by optics in a commercial ground station.

Cailabs currently has 150 employees, including 35 PhDs. With 29 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in France. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Post description

As part of the ramp-up of our industrial activities, we are strengthening our teams and are recruiting a Versatile Production Operator.

Integrated within the Operations Department, you will be involved in the manufacturing, assembly, and inspection of high-precision optical sub-assemblies.
You will directly contribute to the quality and performance of our products in a demanding and innovative industrial environment.

 

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting technicians in optical and electromechanical assemblies;

  • Manufacturing fiber-optic equipment in compliance with quality and production schedule requirements;

  • Performing fiber coiling within racks;

  • Carrying out all fiber-optic splicing operations on sub-assemblies;

  • Performing basic optical measurements using dedicated equipment in accordance with defined procedures;

  • Assembling mechanical sub-assemblies (optical and electromechanical);

  • Performing mechanical rework on non-conforming parts (drilling, tapping, cutting, etc.) and degreasing mechanical parts using ultrasonic baths;

  • Participating in the disassembly of systems prior to delivery of optical ground stations;

  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshops (e.g. organization, identification, and process optimization).

You may also be required to:

  • Perform component lapping operations (training will be provided);

  • Occasionally carry out dimensional quality inspections of mechanical parts.

Profile required

  • Your previous experience has enabled you to develop a strong technical versatility.
  • You have a hands-on profile and demonstrate a fast learning ability.
  • Ideally (but not mandatory), you:
    • Have already performed SMF fiber-optic splicing;

    • Are able to read mechanical drawings

    • Have experience in metrology.

  • You are a rigorous and detail-oriented person;
  • You are eager to learn and adaptable;
  • You are committed to complying with procedures and quality standards.

Avantages

  • Des moments de partage et de convivialité (séminaire annuel, repas, jeux collectifs, activités sportives, etc.),
  • Une mutuelle prise en charge à 100%,
  • Un système de primes valorisant les performances collectives et individuelles.
  • Rejoindre Cailabs c'est enfin l'assurance que tout sera mis en œuvre pour vous aider à performer, à vous améliorer et relever de nouveaux défis.

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Versatile Production Operator F/H

Permanent contract
Full time
Rennes

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