ASSEMBLY OPERATOR IV - Weekend Shift Arden 1

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable, and more connected world.

About the role

This opening is for a highly skilled Assembly Operator IV working directly with fiber optics. This person will be a key member of our team, responsible for optical connector and cable assembly, termination of various configurations of fiber optic cable assemblies, test station set-up for various cable assemblies, and advanced testing of cable assemblies. The individual will assist in process development and resolution of problems encountered in bringing new optical products from concept to market. The position will also provide continuous improvement suggestions for the simplification of new products to reduce costs and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well under schedule pressures, balances workload as priorities change, and has a strong work ethic with a desire to continually learn and a concentrated focus on serving the customer. The role requires teamwork, strong hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail needed to make quality products. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area, following safety guidelines, and adhering to all TE Connectivity's policies and procedures. Bonus and retention award opportunities may be available based on the successful completion of required training milestones and continued good standing.

Responsibilities

• Polish and test fiber optic cables
• Assemble and package fiber optic connector components (as needed)
• Terminate single and multi-fiber cables
• Operate fiber router & complete over-molding process (as needed)
• Support prototype product builds, test product builds, pre-release NPI builds (as needed)
• Measure components using calipers, gages, or other measuring devices
• Complete necessary operational paperwork required to maintain the traceability of product
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to equipment
• Understand cleaning methods and contamination assessment for optical assembly
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude to safely & efficiently operate equipment (E-Stop/Soft Stop) and identify issues
• Suggest process improvements to improve overall manufacturing efficiencies
• Communicate within a team atmosphere to ensure clarity of purpose & customer satisfaction
• After a 30-day training period, work with limited supervision to provide timely and quality products
• Inspect own work and products using quality standards, work instructions, and prints
• Work in a cleanroom environment wearing all required cleanroom gowning garments and PPE (gowns, shoe booties, hair nets, nitrile gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes)
• Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing experience, including at least one year of fiber optic assembly manufacturing experience required
• Proficient hand-eye dexterity & motor skills for intricate/delicate work
• Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading preferred
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and wear required PPE (gowns, shoe booties, hair nets, nitrile gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes)
• Good time management skills to work on numerous projects (sometimes simultaneously)
• Attention to detail (following bill of material, job routers, and understanding drawings/prints)
• Team-oriented—works effectively and cohesively with other employees to achieve required objectives and goals
• Credibility—takes responsibility for his/her own work and respects confidential information and concerns shared by others
• A safe and quality-conscious attitude and follow safety and quality requirements
• Experience using electronic testing equipment such as Oscilloscope, DMM (Digital Multi Meter), Variable Power Supplies preferred
• Excel skills to record, organize, & analyze data is preferred
• Some post-high school technical courses are preferred
• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Must be able to move between work zones
• Must be proficient and able to understand written instructions in English language
• Ability to read prints
• Ability to distinguish between color-coded fiber optic cables to ensure accurate assembly, installation, and quality standards

Skills

• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Schedule

Weekend: Fri-Sun, 7AM-7:30PM (22% Shift differential)

Pay

Competitive base salary: $27 - $30/HR (subject to change dependent on physical location). Total compensation includes base salary, incentives, and benefits.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal, and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries.