MOLDING OPERATOR III

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TE Connectivity's molding team operates automated molding machinery, ensures product quality, and performs changeovers per the production schedule. The role emphasizes documentation, safety compliance, and collaborative work with engineering and maintenance to keep molds and equipment in optimal condition.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, be able to lift 55 lbs, and possess basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Experience setting molds into injection molding machines preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding machinery and perform mold changeovers and setups.
• Verify process parameters and document results.
• Troubleshoot molding equipment and assist maintenance as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and adhere to EH&S policies.

Skills

Good communication

Multitasking

Ability to lift 55 lbs

English proficiency

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Automation/robotics basics

Job description

• Bending, twisting, turning.

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 Molding Teams operate assigned automated molding machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity. They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Perform mold changeovers (this includes pulling and setting molds, plumbing molds for correct water flow, cleaning granulators, changing End‑of‑Arm Tooling (EOAT) and loading robot program and inputting process parameters) to ensure product conforms to Quality Inspection Plan and that it is being produced to a specified rate.
• Perform daily verification of established process parameters.
• Perform gate steal studies and check ring repeatability tests to ensure optimal process repeatability.
• Troubleshoot auxiliary molding press equipment (including automation).
• Work closely with Engineering, Mold Shop and Maintenance personnel to ensure molds & equipment are maintained in optimal operating condition.
• Assist in material changeovers as needed.
• Complete required paperwork to report production, scrap, press downtime.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of housekeeping in manufacturing area.
• Adhere to all company and department guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience of setting molds into injection molding machines is required.
• Understanding of scientific molding principles (or Decoupled Molding) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of robotics, material handling systems and automation equipment is preferred.
• Ability to operate an injection molding machine.
• Ability to use measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.) and interpret product blueprints.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work to successfully accomplish job duties.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Pulling and/or pushing molds using a pallet jack or a mold cart.
• Bending, twisting, turning.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be proficient in the English language.

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: $23.84- 29.67 (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