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Job Overview: We manufacture Relays and Switches for the Aerospace industry! TE Connectivity is seeking candidates for an Assembly Operator I on our Rugged Fiber Optics team at our Fairview, NC facility. TE Connectivity's Assembly Teams may operate assigned automated assembly machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity. The Assembly Operator I is responsible for component assembly. This role may require use of microscope, small hand tools, and fitting components into fixtures. Use of work instructions is also required. The ideal candidate works well in teams, has the desire to learn, possesses strong hand - eye coordination, and maintains the attention to detail needed to make quality parts for our customers. 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Polish and test fiber optic cables.

• Assemble and package fiber optic connector components.

• Terminate single and multi-fiber cables.

• Inspect own work using quality standards and work instructions.

• Conduct tests as needed for particular operations.

• Measure components using calipers, gages, or other measuring devices.

• Inspect product to print.

• Complete necessary operational paperwork required to maintain the traceability of product.

• May troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to equipment.

• General housekeeping of work area.

• Follow company and department guidelines, procedures and policies.

• Follow safety guidelines.

• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

• Read and perform tasks according to drawings.

• Recognize common fiber connectors.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and contamination assessment for optical assembly.

What your background should look like:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum one year manufacturing experience preferred.

• Experience with manufacturing fiber cables preferred.

• SAP Manufacturing & ISO 9001 experience is preferred.

• Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading.

• Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed.

• Team Oriented - will work effectively and cohesively with other employees to achieve required objectives and goals.

• Credibility - takes responsibility for his/her own work. Respects confidential information and concerns shared by others.

• A safe and quality conscious attitude.

• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to remain in stationary position 75% of the time.

• Must be able to operate machinery.

• Must be able to move between work zones.

• Must be proficient and able to understand written instructions in English language.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. 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: $35,360 - $39,000 (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

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively "items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate's national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate's application.