Future Opportunities ASSEMBLY OPERATOR II 3rd Shift

TE Connectivity; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity's Assembly Operator II role in Hampton, VA involves assembling and testing electronic and mechanical components per standardized work instructions and drawings. This position requires strong attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

The role includes reading drawings, SOPs/OMS, performing soldering tasks, operating microscopes, and adhering to 5S cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum role in manufacturing, preferably soldering and assembly.
• Experience using a microscope.
• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturing drawings and SOPs/OMS.
• Comply with applicable quality assurance standards; requires good hand-eye coordination for testing.
• Prior experience with soldering and small parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components following standardized work instructions and top/sub-level drawings.
• Test electronic and mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on precision and quality.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, SOPs, and OMS.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas per 5S standards.
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Adhere to safety protocols, company policies, and work direction.
• Operate microscopes and use small hand tools to complete fine-detailed assembly tasks.
• Solder small parts and wires as needed (manufacturing soldering experience required).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
• Work on varied and semi-routine tasks; overtime may be required based on production needs.
• Follow standard protocol to implement processes in assembly and adjust equipment.
• Follow blueprints, guidelines, diagrams, and schematics to ensure equipment is safely operating.
• Provide technical support for quality control testing.
• Operate and monitor automated technologies used in the assembly process.

Skills

Soldering

Microscope use

Reading drawings/SOPs

Quality standards

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechatronics/electronics technician degree/certification

Job description

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

TE Connectivity's Assembly Operator II is responsible for assembling and testing electronic and mechanical components in accordance with standardized work instructions, manufacturing drawings, and operating procedures. This role requires strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components following standardized work instructions and top/sub-level assembly drawings.
• Test electronic and mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on precision and quality.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, SOPs, and OMS.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas according to 5S standards.
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and work direction.
• Operate microscopes and use small hand tools to complete fine-detailed assembly tasks.
• Solder small parts and wires as needed (manufacturing soldering experience required).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
• Work on varied and semi-routine tasks; overtime may be required based on production needs.
• Follow standard protocol to implement processes in assembly and adjust equipment.
• Follow blueprints, guidelines, diagrams, and schematics to ensure equipment is safely operating.
• Provide technical support for quality control testing.
• Operate and monitor automated technologies used in the assembly process.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year minimum role in manufacturing preferably pertaining to soldering and assembly components.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A degree or certification as a Mechatronics/electronics technician.
• Experience using a microscope.
• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturing drawings and SOPs/OMS.
• Comply with applicable quality assurance standards; requires good hand-eye coordination for testing of electronics/mechanical parts assembly.
• Prior experience with soldering and working with small parts is a plus.

Physical Demands

Entry level position, typically requiring little to no related work experience. Completion of high school or equivalent is usually required.

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 https://www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $21 (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

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