Process and General Assembler

Job description

Job Title: Process and General Assembler
Location: Crossgar
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Negotiable + benefits including overtime, healthcare cash plan, pension, 201 hours annual leaver per annum, health insurance, life assurance, annual pay review and training.
Hours: 37 per week as standard – shift work evenings and weekends may be required.

Thales teams deliver cutting-edge solutions to armed forces the world over. We are Europe's number one supplier of defence electronics and a leading provider of integrated air defence systems. But our people don't just work with incredibly advanced technology. The armoured vehicles we build can resist the full force of improvised explosive devices, while our avionics solutions control some of the world's most iconic military aircraft. Together, our people make the world safer.

Our site in Crossgar are looking for 2 Assemblers to join the manufacturing team to mechanically assemble and electrically test products in a team environment, ensuring products are manufactured to process and quality requirements.

Duties:

· Assemble products as per the production schedule with focus on quality, cost and schedule.
· You will carry out a range of tasks including mechanical assembly, electrical testing, basic soldering, product packaging, paint preparation, stores and material handling.
· Support continuous improvement projects.
· Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering & Management to ensure that safety, cost, quality and schedule are met.
· Ensure that tools, work instructions and equipment are maintained to standards
· Ensure the cleanliness of assemblies, work stations and general working area
· Ensure all work carried out adheres to departmental controls and procedures.
· Able to work without supervision and required to maintain records of production builds
· Assist in other areas of the site when required, to achieve production schedules Skills and experience required:

· Good GCSE grades or equivalent in Maths, Science and English
· Able to read basic engineering drawings
· Some knowledge of or experience in mechanical assembly
· Reliable team player, capable of working on own initiative within a team environment
· Willingness and flexibility to support activities at other Thales sites
· May be required to work shifts to support business needs To apply:
If you are interested in a career in Manufacturing and feel you have relevant experience or knowledge to carry out this role, please apply.