Job Information
TE Connectivity ASSEMBLY OPERATOR V in Arden, North Carolina
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview
This opening is for an Assembly Operator V, using advanced skills to work directly with fiber optics. This person will be a key member of our team and will be responsible for optical connector and cable assembly, termination of various configurations of fiber optic cable assemblies, test station set up for various cable assemblies, advanced testing of cable assemblies, and will assist training new and existing employees. This individual will assist in process development and resolution of problems encountered in the process of bringing new optical products from concept to market. The position is expected to provide continuous improvement suggestions for the simplification of new products to reduce costs and increase overall manufacturing efficiency. The individual is to be a self-starter and have the ability to work well under schedule pressures and be able to balance workload as priorities change. Candidates need to have a strong work ethic with a desire to continually learn and with a concentrated focus on serving the Customer. The ideal candidate works well in teams, has the desire to learn, possesses strong hand-eye coordination, and maintains the attention to detail needed to make quality products for our customers. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area, following safety guidelines and 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.
Shifts Available:
1st: Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm
2nd: Mon-Fri, 3pm-11:30pm (10% Shift Differential)
Weekend: Fri-Sun, start on 6/13 - 7AM-7:30PM (22% Shift differential)
Primary responsibilities include:
and#149; Polish and test fiber optic cables and#149; Assemble and package fiber optic connector components and#149; Operate fiber router and complete over-molding process (as needed) and#149; Support prototype product builds, test product builds, pre-release NPI builds (as needed) and#149; Measure components using calipers, gages, or other measuring devices and#149; Complete necessary operational paperwork required to maintain the traceability of product and#149; Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to equipment and#149; Understand and demonstrate cleaning methods and contamination assessment for optical assembly. and#149; Termination of various standard fiber optic termini as well new termini designs and#149; Perform EFG and IPC (workmanship) checks on both single and multi-fiber termini and#149; Safely and efficiently operate equipment (E-Stop/Soft Stop), identify and resolve issues and#149; Assist engineering with new product launch manufacturing processes and#149; Identify process changes to improve overall manufacturing efficiencies and#149; Communicate within a team atmosphere to ensure clarity of purpose and Customer satisfaction and#149; Proficient in providing high quality, accurate products, in a timely manner according to skills matrix and#149; Use of Fiber Optic and Electronic Test Equipment: Optical Power Meters, IL/RL Test, Oscilloscope, DMM (Digital Multi Meter), Variable Power Supplies, Variable Attenuators, Optical and RF Switch and#149; Train new and existing team members on products, process, and procedures. and#149; Ability to perform and lead advanced assembly process for numerous fiber optic products and#149; Derive measurements from drawings and#149; Inspect own work and products using quality standards, work instructions and prints. and#149; Accountability - takes responsibility for his/her own work. Respects confidential information and concerns shared by others. and#149; Available to work overtime and off-shifts to support production goals as needed and#149; Ability to work in a clean room environment wearing all required clean room gowning garments and PPE (gowns, shoe booties, hair nets, nitrile gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes) and#149; Drive and implement continuous improvement processes and#149; Ability to back up team lead as needed and#149; Serve as a technical escalation point for production and quality concerns
What your background should look like
and#149; High School diploma or GED preferred and#149; Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience, including
2+ years in fiber optic manufacturing required and#149; Proficient Dexterity and Motor Skills for intricate/delicate work and#149; Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading preferred and#149; Must be able to work with small parts in a clean room environment, using a microscope and#149; Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed. and#149; Must have good time management skills to work on numerous projects simultaneously and#149; Attention to Detail (following bill of material, Routers, and understanding drawings/prints) and#149; Team Oriented - will work effectively and cohesively with other employees to achieve required objectives and goals. and#149; Credibility - takes responsibility for his/her own work. Respects confidential information and concerns shared by others. and#149; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and#149; A safe and quality conscious attitude and follow safety and quality requirements and#149; Experience using electronic testing equipment such as Oscilloscope, DMM (Digital Multi Meter), Variable Power Supplies required and#149; Excel skills to record, organize, and analyze data and#149; Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and#149; Must be able to remain in stationary position 75% of the time and#149; Must be able to move between work zones and#149; Must be proficient and able to understand written instructions in English language
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at [www.te.com]{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION and#149; Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $33-$35/HR (subject to change dependent on physical location) and#149; Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. and#149; Total Compensatio