Maintenance Technician

Location: Chanhassen, 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 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.

Chanhassen MN. (US): Onsite

Position Summary

The primary role of a Maintenance Technician will be to support production by setting-up, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading associated manufacturing equipment. Other tasks may be assigned by Manager as needed.

Key Areas of Responsibility

* Focus on production equipment performance to optimize safety, efficiency, quality, and reduced downtime.

* Develop procedures to improve equipment throughput and quality.

* Maintain a clean work environment.

* Perform scheduled preventative maintenance – Weekly and Monthly

* Troubleshoot and repair equipment with a focus on identifying the root cause of failure, and implementing permanent solutions to ongoing equipment problems.

* Collaborate with engineering team and machine shop vendors when required.

* Contribute to inventory control.

* Maintain maintenance logs accurately and neatly.

* Make all necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure quality product.

* Look for methods to keep repair costs down, and relationships with vendors positive.

* Work within ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 framework.

* Attends company function/meetings and adhere to company policy.

* Follow written work instruction.

* Work as a team to accomplish organization goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

* Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

* Basic understanding of computers (ie: Microsoft outlook, excel, word).

* Ability to operate various hand tools.

* Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

* 3 to 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/production support.

* High-level mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting.

* PLC programming/troubleshooting experience.

* Vision System programming/troubleshooting experience.

* Education: Associates degree or higher training in a technical field (automation, electrical, manufacturing technology, mechanical).

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Core work hours will be 2nd shift (M-F, = 3:00 pm – 11:00 PM), occasional Saturday overtime as required by production schedule.

Physical Environment: Manufacturing/Production Floor, Warehouse

Travel: N/A

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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) 52,499.85 - 87,499.75 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 reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

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