Machine Operator

Location: Burlington, Canada

Thales 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 billons 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 Burlington**

The** Machine Operator** for our **Burlington, ON** location will function as a contributing member of the personalization team to ensure that equipment maintenance, productivity, yield and quality objectives are continuously improved and achieved in a manner that promotes development and empowerment in an HSE, security and lean environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintain and operate personalization and / or fulfilment equipment as required, depending on workload and circumstances to produce jobs in accordance with customer, company and/or industry specifications
- Work in and rotate between different work stations and run different machines, at times two at the same time, in accordance with the plans and priorities in place, depending on the shift and work areas, as needed and instructed by leadership team
- Meet shift targets as defined by the Process Team Coach and track them on daily basis
- Perform all quality checks and follow established procedures
- Perform Preventive Maintenance as scheduled and document work performed
- Participate in team meetings and with team review past performances and promote a culture of continuous improvement and waste reduction
- Promote team harmony, assist in working towards high performance team status and achievement of the levels of empowerment through Career Path
- Communicate instructions and information to other team members
- Participate in and support team in Problems Solving events (Kaizen), use of kanbans, E-maintenance, TPM, SPC, continuous improvement, reduction of waste, error proofing and other Lean Six Sigma initiatives
- Participate in and support team in all HSE and security policies/procedures. Report all unsafe incidents, conditions and security violations. Participate in all scheduled HSE and security trainings
- Other duties as necessary to maintain OTD and other specified department/plant objectives

**Required Skills and Experience**
- High School Diploma preferable
- Manual dexterity, ability to work without constant supervision, ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in primarily a stand-up environment
- Good work history/references needed
- Ability to pass background/credit check
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Experience with electro-mechanical equipment in a fast paced manufacturing environment and prior experience working in teams
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.) is an asset

**Special Requirements**
- Schedule:

- Ability to work flexible hours and flexibility to work varying shifts at least once per month;
- Ability to work during weekends when required;

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): 41,777.18 - 55,702.90 - 68,228.05 CAD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills, and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

- Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
- Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.