Machine Operator-3rd Shift

About the role

Thales has a vacancy for a 3rd Shift Machine Operator to operate various card production equipment to personalize debit/credit cards according to customers’ specifications. Work with other operators, technicians, and supervisory staff to achieve daily / monthly goals. Perform minor equipment maintenance and adjustments per written and oral instructions. Work independently, performing quality inspections on own work according to production standards. Identify potential production and quality problems, recommending remedial, corrective or contingency action. Awareness and compliance with all security and production policies & procedures.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a high‑paced environment.
• Operate card production equipment and perform related activities.
• Confirm work receipt.
• Formulate and 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 an effective work environment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards of workstation.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Attend appropriate training and meetings as required.
• Meet safety standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Special Position Requirements

• Required to be standing and operating a machine 6+ hours a day.
• The employee is continually required to sit, stand, and walk with lifting to 40 lbs.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour + up to 6% Quarterly Bonus

Position is eligible for the Americas referral program for external candidates: Tier 1 - $2500 Referral Bonus

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

Schedule

This is an on‑site position in North Kingstown, RI. Work is on the 3rd shift, requiring standing and operating a machine 6+ hours a day.