Production Operator

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Production Operator to join us at Smiths Detection on site, at our UK Hemel Hempstead location. This position is part of a production team of 60 people, amongst the wider population of 250 employs across other functions, based at the Hemel site

Successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical assembly and/or testing of a range of product types as part of a production team which manufactures high quality electronic components and finished products.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in an engineering production environment with strong attention to detail and demonstrable fine manual dexterity. Must work well within a team environment and possess the ability to work independently too.
In return, we offer you a career and love nothing more but to help build it with you …… we are committed to encouraging career growth and progression across the business.

As a Smiths Detection employee, we offer you a range of benefits including a ‘flexible benefits scheme’, providing you with the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle for today, offering you and your family support from a health and well-being, financial and lifestyle perspective.

What you'll do -

• Performing assembly and or testing of sub – assemblies, final assemblies and small / miniature assemblies by following written work instructions, and schematic diagrams, and Production testing procedures
• Checking quality of own work produced in accordance with Smiths Detection quality standards before handing unit off to next production cycle
• Contributing to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of production tasks and processes
• Performing relevant tests and other processes as part of the defined production workflow
• Assisting the production team with other assembly work as required
• Complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety

• 2 years + experience of working in an engineering production environment.
• Experience of working with a range of manual tools e.g. wire strippers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, crimping tools and power screwdrivers, and of working from production process documents, drawings and other associated production documents.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrable fine manual dexterity.
• Aptitude for mechanical work, including understanding and following written production process documents, drawings and other associated production documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including a flexible approach to performing all types of assembly work based on customer demand.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• For a testing role, be able to perform diagnostics on tested equipment and be able to provide appropriate solutions for resolution.
• Demonstrable proficiency in soldering, wire crimping and use of tools such as screwdrivers, multimeters and power screwdrivers.
• Diagnostics ability to problem solve effectively
• Experience of working in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Good standard of general education. Good, strong communication skill

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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