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Manufacturing Operative Location Crawley Our Opportunity Thales teams deliver cutting-edge solutions to armed forces the world over. We are Europes number one supplier of defence electronics and a leading provider of integrated air defence systems. But our people dont 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 worlds most iconic military aircraft. Together, our people make the world safer. We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Industrial Operations team at Thales Crawley site. With experience in wiring, and building electrical assemblies youll be performing manufacturing tasks in accordance with engineering drawings to the required quality. What the role has to offer: To perform complex Manufacturing operations in accordance with the associated documentation provided to the quality standards expected in a timely and professional manner. To adhere to the defined Company processes when carrying out all tasks Performs self-assessment and approval of products To input and support any continuous improvement actions being worked on within Industry To be 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 To manage and record build configuration of product To use the company tools (ERP, Palma etc.) when carrying out product assembly tasks About You Experience in wiring, soldering & potting. Ability to perform complex electronic operations involving wiring and component soldering to IPC standards IPC qualified Experience building electronic assemblies The ability to interpret drawings and wiring diagrams Experience in electronic testing Eligible to obtain full SC clearance. What We Can Offer Were committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so youll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Hours Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday and you will be able to choose when you start and when you finish. It is 9 1/4 hours per day with a half hour for lunch. If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the assigned recruiter. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.