Production/Repair Operator LR05

"The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales."

In a world that is becoming faster, more unpredictable, and full of opportunities, people come to us with great ambitions: to make your life better and safer. Our employees, a uniquely diverse mix of expertise, talents, and cultures, develop and deliver exceptional high-tech solutions. Out of 68,000 talents across 54 countries, 2,000 work in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and defense.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in transportation, defense, space, aerospace, and cyberspace, managing increasing complexity and every crucial decision along the way. We play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data & analytics, connectivity, mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity.

In the Netherlands, we have offices in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven, and Hengelo (headquarters). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers, and suppliers, we work on naval radars, cybersecurity solutions, transport systems, communication equipment for ground forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, radar technology research & development (in collaboration with TU Delft), and serious gaming research & development (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

Within the Naval Supply Chain organization, the Final Assembly department (about 130 people) is responsible for assembling and testing units for Thales Systems. The department consists of several work cells for different subsystems. The staff department includes a process technology/manufacturing engineering cluster, where (senior) technologists and manufacturing engineers are responsible for production processes.

For our headquarters in Hengelo, we are looking for a:

About the job

As a sheet metal worker in antenna construction/radar systems, you manufacture and process products from aluminum sheet material. You work based on technical drawings created by design engineers. As a sheet metal worker, you ensure that all components fit together precisely and are properly aligned. You must ensure that your work meets all construction requirements. This requires knowledge of lightweight structures and the ability to work systematically, carefully, safely, and according to regulations.

You will manufacture and process aluminum sheet material to create antenna components used in subsequent production processes. You will perform all common 2D and 3D operations. As a skilled professional, you will use templates, hand tools, conventional equipment, and various specialized tools in your work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assembling and mounting complex antenna systems, including both static and dynamic components.

• Assembling fine mechanical large and small components for these antennas (e.g., doweling, pinning, drilling, shrinking, gluing, and sealing).

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a proactive, responsible, open team player with great communication skills in fluent Dutch and English who also has

• Relevant vocational (MBO) education in mechanical engineering, construction, or all-round sheet metal working.

• Training in the aircraft sheet metal industry is a plus.

• Focus on structural solutions and the ensuring of their implementation.

• Capability of assembling existing products and contributing to the development of new ones in close collaboration.

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

*Human Intelligence

This position offers a one-year contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract at Thales Nederland after the first year.

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