Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Thales • North Kingstown, RI

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Thales is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator to join their team in North Kingstown, RI. This role involves operating various card production equipment to personalize debit/credit cards according to customer specifications. The operator will collaborate with other team members to meet daily and monthly goals, perform minor equipment maintenance and adjustments, and conduct quality inspections. The position requires identifying potential production and quality issues and recommending solutions, while adhering to all security and production policies and procedures. Basic computer skills are necessary for this on-site role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills required
• Good communication skills in both written and verbal
• Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• 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
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years’ experience in mechanical ability
• 1-3 years’ experience in safety rules and maintenance instructions
• Intermediate computer skills

Responsibilities

• Operate card production equipment and perform related activities.
• Confirm work receipt and formulate/implement work priority decisions.
• Exceed production output and quality standards.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and adjustments per written and oral instructions.
• Work independently performing quality inspections on own work to production standards.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Identify potential production and quality problems; recommending remedial, corrective or contingency action.
• Work with other operators, technicians and supervisory staff to assist with problems and to foster an effective work environment.
• Ensure awareness and compliance with all security and production policies/procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards of workstation.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Attend appropriate training and meetings as required.
• Meet safety standards.

Benefits

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Company provided Life Insurance.
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and Well-being Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED