TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OPERATOR I 1st Shift 6am to 2:30pm Monday- Friday

TE Connectivity; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay based on experience

Premium pay (2nd premium)

Annual raises based on performance

Referral program

401(k) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave (10 weeks)

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Benefits from day one

Job summary

TE Connectivity's Assembly Operator II is responsible for assembling and testing electronic and mechanical components in accordance with standardized work instructions, manufacturing drawings, and procedures. This role emphasizes precision, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will train on first shift 6am-2:30pm M-F and support a safety-focused production environment. Join TE Connectivity to contribute to lifesaving products, enjoy competitive pay, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum role in manufacturing preferably pertaining to soldering and assembly components.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A degree or certification as a Mechatronics/electronics technician
• Ability to Read and comprehend manufacturing drawings and SOPs/ OMS
• Comply with applicable quality assurance standards
• Requires good hand eye coordination for testing of electronics/mechanical parts assembly’s
• Prior experience with soldering and working with small parts is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assemble components following standardized work instructions and top/sub-level assembly drawings.
• Test electronic and mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on precision and quality.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Operator Method Sheets (OMS).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas according to 5S standards.
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and work direction.
• Operate microscopes and use small hand tools to complete fine-detailed assembly tasks.
• Solder small parts and wires as needed (manufacturing soldering experience required).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
• Work on varied and semi-routine tasks; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Skills

Soldering

Assembly

Microscope use

Reading drawings

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechatronics/electronics technician certification

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

TE Connectivity's Assembly Operator II is responsible for assembling and testing electronic and mechanical components in accordance with standardized work instructions, manufacturing drawings, and operating procedures. This role requires strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and a continuous improvement mindset.

What TE Connectivity Offers

Our commitment to our associates includes offering total rewards benefit programs that are comprehensive, competitive, and meet the changing needs of our team members.

• The opportunity to build lifesaving products for our customers
• Competitive base pay based on experience; with a 2nd premium pay.
• Annual pay increases based on company & individual performance
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) retirement savings with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement to support your development and education goals
• 10 weeks of paid maternal and paternal time off and ease back to work
• Competitive paid time off
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for team members and their families with benefits starting day one, company funded health savings accounts and company paid short-term and long-term disability.

Job Requirements

Essential duties include but may not be limited to the following:

• Must be able to train on First shift 6am-2:30pm M-F
• Assemble components following standardized work instructions and top/sub-level assembly drawings.
• Test electronic and mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on precision and quality.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Operator Method Sheets (OMS).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas according to 5S standards.
• Actively contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and work direction.
• Operate microscopes and use small hand tools to complete fine-detailed assembly tasks.
• Solder small parts and wires as needed (manufacturing soldering experience required).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
• Work on varied and semi-routine tasks; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year minimum role in manufacturing preferably pertaining to soldering and assembly components.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A degree or certification as a Mechatronics/electronics technician
• Using microscope
• Ability to Read and comprehend manufacturing drawings and S.O.Ps./ OMS
• Comply with applicable quality assurance standards
• Requires good hand eye coordination for testing of electronics/mechanical parts assembly’s
• Prior experience with soldering and working with small parts is a plus

Physical demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to find, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
  • Frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch, however, the employee shall be mostly standing.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds unassisted, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for detailed work.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment 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: $21 (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.

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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.