MOLDING OPERATOR III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity's Greensboro facility seeks a molding technician to operate automated molding machinery and ensure product quality. You will perform mold changeovers, verify process parameters, and support maintenance and engineering to keep equipment in optimal condition.

Requirements include HS diploma or GED and prior injection molding mold-setting experience; familiarity with robotics and automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience of setting molds into injection molding machines is required.
• Understanding of scientific molding principles preferred.
• Experience with robotics, material handling systems and automation equipment preferred.
• Ability to operate an injection molding machine.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers and interpret blueprints.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned automated molding machinery and ensure product quality.
• Perform mold changeovers and setups according to production schedule.
• Document process parameters and report results per quality procedures.
• Troubleshoot mold and auxiliary molding equipment, including automation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Mold Shop and Maintenance to keep molds/equipment in good condition.
• Assist in material changeovers and report production or downtime data.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow EH&S policies.

Skills

Mold setup

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding machine

Measuring devices

Robot programming

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 Description:

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.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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

Job Locations:

719 PEGG ROAD
GREENSBORO, North Carolina 27409
United States