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Machine Operator-2nd Shift

Thales


Job Location:

North Kingstown, RI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 37526 - 70049
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: North Kingstown United States of America

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 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 30000 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.

This is an on-site position in North Kingstown RI.

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

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

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a 2nd 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.

Key Areas of Responsibility

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.

Awareness and compliance with all security and production policies/procedures. Must possess basic computer skills.

Maintain housekeeping standards of workstation. Order supplies as needed. Attend appropriate training and meetings as required. Meet safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills required

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 organizations 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 40lbs.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

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.

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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.


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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) 37526.25 - 70049.00 USD 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 employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.


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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:


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


Required Experience:

IC


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