Operator at Smiths Group

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

The manufacturing function is responsible for activities related to the operation and production of goods while achieving speed, quality, and cost targets.

Performs a wide variety of electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical or measurement product assembly operations on product components, assemblies or sub-assemblies.

Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, cable harnessing, welding and fitting on assembly units.

Makes setups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications. Incumbents who operate automatic or semi-automatic machines to perform assembly operations should be matched to Machine Operator.

Employees working in technology-related production roles that are not electronics-based hardware manufacturing jobs should be matched to Machine Operator.

Solar/Alternative Energy companies should match individuals who are assembling individual cells or portions of arrays and panels here.

Individuals who are operating large-scale manufacturing machinery to assemble panels and arrays should be matched to Machine Operator. Incumbents who are assembling test kits or similar groupings of finished items into complete packages should be matched to Package Assembler.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Full knowledge of the job

• Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.

• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.

• Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.

• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals.

• Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.

• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.

• Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.

• Work environment is typically considered within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours to include offices, manufacturing plants and repair facilities. Work environment may also include customer sites including oil well sites, and meeting venues. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and approved PPE is required when on the factory floor.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, 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.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)