Wastewater Technician / Plating Operator - 2nd Shift (Mon - Fri,

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; 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 seeks a wastewater technician/operator to monitor and treat wastewater in a manufacturing setting. You will collect samples, run tests, read blueprints, and troubleshoot pumps to maintain process efficiency.

A valid wastewater certification is required, with 1–2 years of related manufacturing experience preferred. Responsibilities include operating plating-line equipment, maintaining safety, and communicating with the Cell Lead on drawing or BOM issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED or equivalent preferred.
• Wastewater technician or operator certification required.
• 1-2 years of prior manufacturing and machine operator experience desired.
• Read and understand blueprints/drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of equipment such as air and power tools, rulers, gauges, micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, adjust, treat and process wastewater systems to optimize the production process.
• Collect and sample wastewater to ensure environmental standards are met.
• Inspect and troubleshoot pumps and systems; repair or replace as needed.
• Run daily tests of utilities and log results.
• Read BOMs and blueprints and communicate discrepancies to Cell Lead.
• Operate forklift/walk-behind and manage equipment in the plating line.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety rules.

Skills

Effective communication

Wastewater operation

Read BOM/drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Identify quality issues

Forklift operation

Education

Wastewater technician certification

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Air tools

Power tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Job Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Monitors wastewater processes to produce products in a timely and efficient manner for the customers.

Wastewater Certification Required!!

Job Requirements

• Communicate effectively.
• Monitor, operate, adjust, treat and process wastewater systems, including removing solids, monitoring Ph levels and chemicals to ensure treatment process optimization and system balance.
• Collect and sample wastewater throughout shift to ensure environmental standards are met.
• Perform routine inspection on chemical pumps and wastewater systems. Troubleshoot, repair, replace mechanical equipment.
• Perform daily tests of utilities and log results.
• Review laws and regulations regarding wastewater and treatment.
• Set up and operate various machines and assemble parts as directed by Cell Lead.
• Use computer-controlled equipment to operate and monitor automatic or semi-automatic machines in the plating line.
• Use controls and adjust machine settings to complete more complex tasks according to specifications.
• Read and understand bill of materials and blueprints of drawings.
• Communicate with Cell Lead on all issues related to discrepancies on drawing or BOM.
• Inspect products and ensure they conform to specification and industry standards.
• Work closely with the Quality Control Department to ensure products meet Harger standards.
• Maintain productivity at levels that match or exceed production standards.
• Responsible for following safety rules as well as using safe procedures.
• Keep all tools and supplies in their work area put away in the appropriate location on a daily basis. Keep work area clean and organized.
• Operate a forklift/ Walk behind.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• High School diploma / GED or equivalent preferred.
• Wastewater technician or operator certification required.
• 1-2 years of prior manufacturing and machine operator experience desired.
• Read and understand blueprints/drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment such as air and power tools, rulers, gauges, micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify quality issues.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, moving and reaching with arms and hand.
• Frequently walks, bends, lifts and carries items.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Work performed in a shop environment.
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, and odors.
• Exposed to moving parts and chemicals.

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: $25.00/Hour + 10% Shift Differential for working 2nd Shift = $27.50/Hour (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.