MFG & PROCESS TECHNICIAN IV

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking technicians for a 1st shift position in the Product Development Center. You will perform machining, fitting and assembly to construct prototype dies, molds, and tooling, using lathe, milling, drill press, surface grinder, and plunge EDM as required.

Applicants typically have 4–5 years in metalworking with sketches or drawings. The role emphasizes safety adherence, accuracy, and coordination with engineers to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4-5 years or more of related work experience.
• Requires high school diploma.
• Completion of an AA degree or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drill press, surface grinder, plunge EDM) to make or repair parts.
• Machining, fitting and assembly operations to construct prototype dies, molds and tooling.
• Work with engineers to prove out concepts and produce sample products.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain documentation of work and materials.

Skills

CNC Milling

Surface grinder

Conventional vertical mill

Lathe

Tool assembly

Sink/plunge EDM

Education

High school diploma

AA degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

• Tool and Die making
• sink/plunge EDM a bonus.

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.This position requires access to information that is subject to stringent 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 residents, persons granted asylee status in the U.S., or persons admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Job Overview

This is a 1st shift position in the TE Connectivity Product Development Center. Depending on prior experience and skill level our technicians are expected to perform various machining, fitting and assembly operations to construct prototype dies, molds, assembly tooling, gages and other tools to prove out engineering concepts and produce sample products. As necessary sets up and operates shop equipment such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, surface grinder and plunge EDM machines to make or repair parts as needed. Technicians typically work with a wide variety of materials. Participates in and follows all safety guidelines. Successful candidate must have a high degree of skill in at least one of the following: Programing and operating 3 & 5 axis CNC machines Tool and Die making

Job Requirements

Metal working apprenticeship, trade school or a minimum of 4 years in the metal working trade with demonstrated success working with engineer’s sketches, rough drawings, as well as formal drawings.

Must Be Proficient In The Following

• CNC Milling
• surface grinder
• conventional vertical mill
• lathe
• tool assembly (cutting and forming tooling)
• sink/plunge EDM a bonus.
• Follow safety guidelines

Must have the ability to develop working sketches and plan the sequence of operations to achieve specified tolerances, necessary features and complete work in a minimum time frame. Be accountable and check all work to verify customer needs and timelines are met to the best of ability. Use work order system to access work assigned, enter time to request and document necessary information to complete. Must be able to work to very fine tolerances, work independently or as part of a team. Good communication skills while interfacing at all levels including peers, supervision, managers, and engineers. Able to create technical documents with minimal guidance (such as SOP, technical summary, etc.). Able to adapt to rapid engineering changes during the development of prototypes as engineering objectives or customer requirements change. Must be open minded with good listening skills and willingness to accept other opinions regarding the processing of prototype samples. Performs daily tasks with little to no supervision. Keeps supervision up to date on workload and assists in giving estimated time frame to complete a job when requested. Manages and keeps track of materials and consumable goods used in work area, maintains a list of materials used and spare parts for equipment. As a technician IV, responsibilities, expectations and overall performance are to grow to the highest levels and meet yearly goals set with supervision.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Typically requires 4-5 years or more of related work experience. Requires high school diploma. Completion of an AA degree or equivalent is preferred.

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 and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $70,000 - $87,400 (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