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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Machine Operator Tier 1

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChanhassen, MN, USA$38.9k - $72.6k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Knowledge of basic hand tools.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including typing and Excel.
  • Ability to prioritize workload.
  • Ability to troubleshoot routine machine issues.
  • Ability to accurately document checklists.
  • Ability to interpret and work from established Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively and courteously with co-workers.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
  • Must be a U.S. Person able to obtain post-hire Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance from the U.S. State Department.
  • Must distinguish colors across the full color spectrum.
  • Excellent eye-hand coordination is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
  • Must wear safety shoes if specified in the local Safety Shoe Policy and use additional personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, as dictated by local policy.

Responsibilities

  • Operate production machinery while continuously monitoring output quality and machine performance.
  • Make small machine adjustments using company-supplied hand tools and other supplies to ensure product quality and production speed.
  • Produce, inspect, and mail materials and finished goods.
  • Maintain equipment in good working order.
  • Document and audit logs for production, inventory receipt of raw materials, ISO controls, and finished goods.
  • Shred destruction materials.
  • Stock materials and prepare them for production.
  • Clean the shop floor weekly, including sweeping and taking out trash.
  • Manage personal work time and maintain focus on details for long periods.
  • Assist other operators as needed, including providing machine coverage during breaks and lunch.
  • Review the job sheet and approved proof for each job to determine customer specifications, including material requirements and shipment details.
  • Communicate pertinent quality, production, or maintenance issues directly to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager.
  • Identify, evaluate, and initiate corrective action on aspects of machinery operations, seeking assistance or advice as needed.
  • Convey pertinent shift carry-over information, including job and machine status, to incoming operators during shift transitions.
  • Use knowledge gained through maintenance training and hands-on experience to diagnose and repair minor, quick-fix machine issues.
  • Provide feedback about training and manuals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical education or experience.
  • Up to one year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Up to one year of machine or IT experience.
  • Experience operating production machinery.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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