Machine Operator Tier 1 - First Shift

Thales DIS USA, Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Thales DIS USA, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN, is seeking an on-site Manufacturing Operator to monitor and adjust production machinery, maintain equipment, and handle quality inspections. The role emphasizes precise documentation, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have basic math skills, proficiency with hand tools, and experience with Microsoft Office. A US citizenship or Green Card is required, with potential for post-hire security clearance and six sigma/ISO

Qualifications

• US citizenship or Green Card holder required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine machine issues.
• Ability to accurately document checklists.
• Ability to interpret and work from SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Ability to work well with coworkers.
• Technical education or experience preferred.
• US Person able to obtain post-hire clearance from the U.S. State Department.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery while monitoring output quality and machine performance.
• Make small machine adjustments using hand tools to ensure quality and speed.
• Handle production, quality inspection and mailing of materials and finished goods.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Document and audit logs for production, inventory, ISO controls and finished goods.
• Shred destruction materials as required.
• Stock materials and prepare for production.
• Weekly shop floor cleaning and waste disposal.
• Provide attention to punctuality and accuracy and work with team orientation.
• Assist other operators and provide machine coverage during breaks.
• Review job sheets and proofs to determine customer specifications.
• Communicate issues related to quality, production or maintenance to supervisor or manager.
• Identify, evaluate and initiate corrective actions on machinery operations.
• Ensure shift carry-over information is conveyed to incoming operators.
• Use maintenance training to diagnose and repair minor machine issues.
• Provide feedback on training and manuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

SOPs/Work Instructions

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical education or experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location

Location: Chanhassen, United States of AmericaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Position Summary

This is an on-site position in Chanhassen, MN

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

• Operate production machinery while continuously monitoring the quality of output and machine performance.
• Perform small machine adjustments using company-supplied hand tools and other supplies as needed to ensure product quality and production speed.
• Production, Quality Inspection and Mailing of 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 preparation for production
• Weekly clean of shop floor; sweeping, trash
• Responsible and accountable for personal work time with ability to focus on details for long periods.
• Attention to punctuality, accuracy, and team orientation in work and surroundings is required.
• Assist other operators as needed, including providing machine coverage during breaks and lunch.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Review the job sheet and approved proof for each job to determine customer specifications, such as material requirements, shipment, etc.
• Communicate all pertinent issues as they relate to quality, production or maintenance directly to the Production Supervisor or Production manager.
• Identify, evaluate and initiate corrective action on any aspect of machinery operations, seeking assistance or advice as needed.
• Ensure that all pertinent information related to shift carry-over, including job and machine status, is conveyed to the incoming operators during shift transitions.
• Use knowledge acquired during maintenance training and hands on experience to diagnose and repair minor, quick fix machine issues.
• Provide feedback about training and manuals.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder
• 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 the workload
• Ability to troubleshoot routine machine issues
• Ability to accurately document check lists.
• Ability to interpret and work from established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and courteously with co-workers
• Technical Education or experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Person able to obtain post-hire Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance from the U.S. State Department

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 1 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Up to 1 years of machine or IT experience.
• Experience operating production machinery is preferred

Physical Demands

• Position is located in a manufacturing environment
• Exposed to a moderate noise level (though below 85 decibels)
• Must wear safety shoes if specified in the local Safety Shoe Policy
• May require the use of additional personal protective equipment (such as safety glasses) as dictated by local policy
• Must be able to distinguish colors across the full color spectrum
• Machine operation regularly requires repetitive motion
• Excellent eye-hand coordination required
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds required

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with (a) criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 38,894.25 - 72,602.60 USD Annual

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, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program