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$40k per year
Location
In office (Kingstown)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Thales Group scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Thales is a French technology group whose lineage runs back to 1893, and it is one of Europe's largest defence and aerospace electronics companies. It builds radar, electronic warfare, sonar and command systems for armed forces, avionics and in-flight entertainment for aircraft, signalling for railways, and satellites through the Thales Alenia Space joint venture with Leonardo. A large cybersecurity and digital identity division, assembled through the Gemalto and Imperva acquisitions, supplies hardware security modules, encryption and the SIM and biometric documents used by banks and governments worldwide.
Location: North Kingstown, United States of AmericaThales 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 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.

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 3rd 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 organization’s 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.

Why Join Us?

Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here

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.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at [email protected].

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) 37,526.25 - 70,049.00 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 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.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)

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
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