ASSEMBLY OPERATOR V - 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 an advanced Assembly Operator V working directly with fiber optics. As a key team member, you will handle optical connector and cable assembly, termination of various fiber optic cable configurations, test station setup, and advanced testing of cable assemblies. You will assist in training new and existing employees, process development, and resolving problems encountered during the transition of new optical products from concept to market. The role focuses on continuous improvement to simplify new products, reduce costs, and increase manufacturing efficiency. You should be a self-starter, able to work under schedule pressures, and balance workloads as priorities shift. A strong work ethic, desire to learn, and customer-focused mindset are essential. The ideal candidate thrives in team environments, possesses strong hand-eye coordination, and maintains attention to detail for producing high-quality products. All team members are responsible for maintaining housekeeping, organization, and adherence to safety guidelines and TE Connectivity’s policies.

This position offers a relocation stipend of $2,200. Bonus and retention award opportunities may be available based on training milestones and continued good standing.

Schedule

• Weekend shift: Friday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM (22% shift differential)
• Available to work overtime and off-shifts to support production goals as needed

Responsibilities

• Polish and test fiber optic cables
• Assemble and package fiber optic connector components
• Operate fiber router and complete over-molding process (as needed)
• Support prototype product builds, test product builds, and pre-release NPI builds
• Measure components using calipers, gages, or other measuring devices
• Complete operational paperwork to maintain product traceability
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to equipment
• Understand and demonstrate cleaning methods and contamination assessment for optical assembly
• Terminate various standard and new fiber optic termini designs
• Perform EFG & IPC (workmanship) checks on single and multi-fiber termini
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment (E-Stop/Soft Stop), identify and resolve issues
• Assist engineering with new product launch manufacturing processes
• Identify process changes to improve manufacturing efficiencies
• Communicate within a team to ensure clarity of purpose and customer satisfaction
• Provide high-quality, accurate products in a timely manner according to skills matrix
• Use fiber optic and electronic test equipment: Optical Power Meters, IL/RL Test, Oscilloscope, DMM (Digital Multi Meter), Variable Power Supplies, Variable Attenuators, Optical & RF Switch
• Train new and existing team members on products, processes, and procedures
• Perform and lead advanced assembly processes for numerous fiber optic products
• Derive measurements from drawings
• Inspect own work and products using quality standards, work instructions, and prints
• Serve as a technical escalation point for production and quality concerns
• Back up team lead as needed
• Drive and implement continuous improvement processes
• Work in a clean room environment wearing required gowning and PPE (gowns, shoe booties, hair nets, nitrile gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes)

Requirements

• Ability to distinguish between color-coded fiber optic cables (essential for accurate assembly and quality standards)
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in fiber optic assembly manufacturing
• Proficient dexterity and motor skills for intricate/delicate work
• Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading preferred
• Ability to work with small parts in a clean room environment using a microscope
• Good time management skills to work on numerous projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail (following bill of material, routers, and understanding drawings/prints)
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively and cohesively with others
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Safe and quality-conscious attitude; adherence to safety and quality requirements
• Experience using electronic testing equipment such as Oscilloscope, DMM (Digital Multi Meter), Variable Power Supplies
• Excel skills to record, organize, and analyze data
• Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
• Ability to move between work zones
• Proficiency in understanding written instructions in English

Competencies: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Pay

Competitive base salary: $33–$35/hour (subject to change based on physical location). Total compensation includes base salary, incentives, and benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• 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 connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal, and data for next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. With over 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, we work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).