Manufacturing Technician - Soldering

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

We have an opportunity to join our Land and Air Systems (LAS) business unit as a manufacturing technician in our Fuzes team. In this role you will work closely with existing team members, Work Cell Manager and Manufacturing Engineers in delivering the outputs from the relevant work cell as per the business requirements.

The roles are based out of our Glasgow manufacturing site. You will work a 4 day week Monday to Thursday and work 9.25 hours per day.

Start time is flexible between 6:00am and 7:30am and you get 30 minutes unpaid for lunch. There is also free on-site parking and an on-site canteen

Key Responsibilities

• To perform complex Manufacturing operations in accordance with the associated documentation provided to the quality standards expected
• Soldering – You will need to be IPC trained and accredited - Familiarity with standards such as IPC610, IPC620, and J-STD-001 would be an advantage.
• Adhere to the defined Company processes when carrying out all tasks
• Perform self-assessment and approval of products
• Input and support any continuous improvement actions being worked on within Industry
• Able to detect any fault or non-compliance and if necessary raise the alert. In addition when able should contribute to diagnostics and the finding of the cause/root analysis
• Manage and record build configuration of product
• Use the company tools (ERP, Palma etc.) when carrying out product assembly tasks

• About you

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing departments
• Able to interpret circuit diagrams and identify faults to component level
• Ability to Identify and carry out actions required with minimal supervision
• PC literate in the use of Microsoft Office Tool set
• Able to secure SC clearance with no restrictions

• Desirable

• Experience in working within an Industrial / Engineering environment is essential.

Join us on this exciting journey and be part of a team that makes a difference. Contact Alice Hardy, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-AH1to learn more about this opportunity. Let's create a future together where every voice is heard and valued.

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UK Eyes Only:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. 

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

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What we can offer

• Progression and Development Opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing ap
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• An electrical / electronic qualification

• What we can offer

• 4 day working week
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Life Cover

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

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