PRODUCTION OPERATOR III

TE Connectivity; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Drill Press Operator to set up and operate drill presses and related shop equipment in a manual machining environment. You will ensure components meet specifications through careful setup, measurement, and inspection.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading, and strict adherence to safety. Team-based work and continuous improvement participation are expected in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment in production.
• Ability to work with close tolerances and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate drill presses and other production machinery.
• Load, position, and remove materials and finished parts.
• Maintain machine safety devices and safe operation practices.
• Read engineering drawings and follow quality standards.
• Use precision instruments to verify dimensions and compliance.
• Assist with tool replenishment and machine maintenance.
• Collaborate in a team environment and share instruction as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Close tolerances

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Reading technical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth micrometers

Height gauges

Feeler gauges

Steel rule

Combination square

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

The Drill Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating drill presses and other shop equipment to manufacture high-quality components that meet established specifications and production requirements. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements

• Set up and operate drill presses, grinders, belt sanders, and other production machinery to perform a variety of machining and manufacturing operations.
• Load, position, and remove materials and finished parts during production processes.
• Install, adjust, and maintain machine safety devices and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Perform production work according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify product quality and compliance with dimensional requirements.
• Obtain, transport, and return materials, tools, and equipment as needed throughout the facility.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition and coordinate replenishment or replacement when required.
• Perform diversified assembly operations using hand and power tools while maintaining close tolerances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment through work sharing, problem solving, and cross-training activities.
• Train and support other employees as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong basic mathematics skills.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and machinery in a production environment.
• Ability to work accurately with close tolerances and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

ITAR Requirement

This position may involve access to export-controlled information and technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be authorized to access information controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Eligibility requirements will be reviewed as part of the hiring process.

Technical Skills

• Completion of ESD training per OP 1707 or ability to obtain training after hire.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment including:
  • Steel rule (6" scale)
  • Combination square
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Depth micrometers
  • Feeler gauges
  • Height gauges
• Familiarity with major, minor, and miscellaneous machine operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and productivity standards.

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: $43,472 – $45,427 (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.