Process & General Operator Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Position: Process and General Operator
Location: Belfast
Our Opportunity
Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems have a fantastic opportunity and are looking to recruit a Process and General Operator to join the team based in Belfast. You will be responsible to mechanically assemble and electrically test products in a team environment, to process and quality requirements to meet the company milestones and targets.
What the role has to offer:
Great variety of work – every day is different
Highly supportive team with the opportunity to learn from others
Opportunities for career progression
4 day working week (37 Hours/Week)
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for assembling products as per the production schedule with focus on quality, cost and schedule.
The operator will carry out a range of tasks e.g. – Mechanical Assembly, Electrical testing, basic soldering, product packaging, paint preparation, stores and material handling.
Participation in continuous improvement projects.
Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering & management to develop team working and ensure that safety, cost, quality and schedule are met.
Ensures that all tools, work instructions and equipment are maintained and at the correct standard.
Responsible for the cleanliness of assemblies, work stations and general working area.
The jobholder will participate with their manager in the e-HR together policy and ensure that individual career and personal development plans are in place.
Ensure all work undertaken is in accord with the departmental control procedures and ensure that in all aspects of work these procedures are followed.
Will be expected to work for periods of time without supervision and required to maintain records of production builds.
Assisting with work in other areas of the site when required to by management to achieve production schedules.
About You:
Thales IAS is committed to hiring individuals with a “can do” and positive attitude with willingness to learn and improve on skills and knowledge. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment so organisational skills and ability to use own initiative and solve problems will be key. Listed below are some of the key attributes we are looking for:
Essential:
The jobholder should have a GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics, English, Science and Technology.
Desirable:
Experience of mechanical Assembly processes
Experience of basic electrical testing
Have good manual dexterity in order to work with complex assemblies
Be able to use small hand tools and measuring equipment, e.g. feeler gauges, clock gauges and torque tools
Follow manufacturing instruction sheets
Read basic engineering drawings
Knowledge and experience of Lean manufacturing/Business improvement Techniques
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and flexibility to support activities at other Thales sites.
May be required to work shifts to support business needs
This role requires you to be eligible for SC Clearance in which you will need to satisfy the criteria for application, please refer to the UKSV website for more information.
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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