Manufacturing Set-Up Technician

TE Connectivity Corporation; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity plc is seeking a Manufacturing Set-Up Technician to perform set-up, operation, maintenance and repair of high precision automated and semi-automated assembly equipment. You will support production goals, perform dimensional inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality assemblies.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, at least 2 years of related experience, and be capable of reading blueprints and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Min 2 years related experience in manufacturing/assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints/manuals/procedures.
• Experience with mechanical inspection and geometric tolerancing is a plus.
• Experience with precision machining and basic tool-making is a plus.
• Experience with electronics and equipment troubleshooting is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, maintain and repair various types of high precision automated and semi-automated assembly equipment and related tooling & fixtures.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisor to establish production goals and requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated assembly equipment to support close-tolerance production.
• Perform dimensional inspections of subassemblies to verify quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Set-Up Technician

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 Description:

Job Overview

As a member of the Technical Production Team, this position performs set-up, runs, maintains and repairs various types of high precision automated and semi-automated assembly equipment and related tooling & fixtures. This position requires a strong technical and working knowledge of all related equipment and machinery that falls under area(s) of responsibility, as well as the ability to recognize unworkable equipment, fixtures and/or operation techniques and take appropriate corrective actions. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Operations

• Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Value Stream Manager to establish production goals and requirements.
• Set up and operate automated and semi-automated assembly equipment to support close-tolerance production.
• Perform precision machining and basic tool-making activities to support production needs.
• Transport, position, and install tooling, equipment, stations, and production supplies as required.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair assembly equipment, stations, fixtures, and tooling.
• Keep production equipment and tools in safe, reliable, and proper working condition.
• Schedule and document routine maintenance and repairs for assigned machinery and equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to minimize downtime and sustain production output.

Quality, Safety & Process Control

• Follow all safety requirements and consistently apply a Safety First mindset.
• Perform dimensional inspections of subassemblies and piece parts to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve processing issues, support corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in MRB activities and support production of high-quality assemblies.

Engineering Support & Continuous Improvement

• Recommend equipment, tooling, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Support new product development and design-for-manufacturability through sample tooling, prototypes, and production-readiness reviews.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and other functions on technical issues and continuous improvement initiatives.

Training, Team Support & Special Assignments

• Train assemblers, leads, and machine operators on processes, procedures, equipment use, and safety requirements.
• Assist Manufacturing Technicians, Leadpersons, Assemblers, and other production team members as needed.
• Support facilities maintenance activities, special projects, and other related assignments as required

What your background should look like

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to successfully perform set-up of semi-automated assembly equipment to meet close tolerance subassemblies
• Min 2 yrs. related experience
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Experience and ability to learn & understand blueprints, manuals & procedures
• Experience and ability to transport, position and install tooling, assembly stations and/or tables, and other related production equipment and supplies in excess of 50 lbs.
• Experience with mechanical inspection/geometric tolerancing
• Ability to use hand trucks, pallet jacks or carts
• Ability to adjust schedule and/or work overtime
• Experience with precision machining and toolmaking a plus
• Experience with electronics and equipment troubleshooting and repair a plus
• Technical Certification(s) a plus
• Familiarity with SPC a plus
• Familiarity with PLC Programming a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Export Control Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

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: $57,400 – 86,100 (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

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

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