ASSEMBLY OPERATOR III - 1st Shift Arden

TE Connectivity Corporation; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Arden, NC is seeking an Assembly Operator III for fiber optic cable assemblies, termination, and testing. The role emphasizes precise assembly, attention to detail, and teamwork in a cleanroom environment.

The ideal candidate works well under schedule pressures, communicates clearly, and is capable of supporting prototype builds and NPI activities. Shift 1: Mon-Thurs, 6am-4:30pm at Arden location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year assembly/manufacturing experience.
• Fiber optic assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Polish and test fiber optic cables.
• Assemble and package fiber optic connector components.
• Terminate single and multi-fiber cables.
• Operate fiber router and complete over-molding process.
• Support prototype builds, test builds and pre-release NPI builds.

Skills

Hand-Eye Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Clean Room Awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP Manufacturing

ISO 9001 awareness

Job description

Posting Start Date: 8/18/26

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 III working directly with fiber optics. This position is responsible for optical connector assembly, termination of various configurations of fiber optic cable assemblies, and testing of these cable assemblies. This individual may assist in process development and resolution of problems encountered in the process of bringing new optical products from concept to market. The individual is a self-starter and has the ability to work well under schedule pressures and ability to balance workload as priorities change. Candidates will have a strong work ethic with a desire to continually learn & 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.

Shift Hours:

1st: Mon-Thurs, 6am-4:30pm (Arden)

Primary responsibilities include:

• 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
• 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 training period of 30 days, works with limited supervision to provide timely and quality products
• Inspect own work and products using quality standards, work instructions and prints
• Accountability - takes responsibility for his/her own work. Respects confidential information and concerns shared by others.
• Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed
• 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)

What your background should look like

• The ability to distinguish between color-coded fiber optic cables is an essential function of this position to ensure accurate assembly, installation, and quality standards.
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 1 year assembly manufacturing experience required with knowledge and understanding of manufacturing principles such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity.HellHe
• Minimum 1 year experience in a fiber optic assembly manufacturing environment preferred
• SAP Manufacturing & ISO 9001 experience is preferred.
• Proficient Hand-Eye Dexterity & Motor Skills for intricate/delicate work
• Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading preferred
• Must be able to work with small parts in a clean room environment, using a microscope
• Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed.
• Must have 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 - will work effectively and cohesively with other employees to achieve required objectives and goals.
• Credibility - takes responsibility for his/her own work. Respects confidential information and concerns shared by others.
• A safe and quality conscious attitude and follow safety and quality requirements
• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to remain in stationary position 75% of the time
• 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

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.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $23/HR (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• 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.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

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

EOE, Including Disability/Vets