ASSEMBLY OPERATOR III

TE Connectivity Ltd•Fairview, NJ

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Overview Performs basic activities to assist in the safe operation and repair of assigned high-speed large-scale automated assembly machines.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience preferred
Minimum 1 year experience in a fiber optic manufacturing environment preferred
Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading preferred
Must have good time management skills to work on numerous projects (sometimes simultaneously)
Attention to Detail (following bill of material, job routers, and understanding drawings/prints)
Proficient Hand-Eye Dexterity & Motor Skills for intricate/delicate work
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

Responsibilities

Polish and test fiber optic cables
Assemble and package fiber optic connector components
Terminate single and multi-fiber cables
Operate fiber router & complete over-molding process (as needed)
Support prototype product builds, test product builds, pre-release NPI builds (as needed)
Measure components using calipers, gages, or other measuring devices
Complete necessary operational paperwork required to maintain the traceability of product
May troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to equipment
Understand cleaning methods and contamination assessment for optical assembly
Perform EFG & IPC (workmanship) checks on both single & multi-fiber termini
Mechanical Aptitude to safely & efficiently operate equipment (E-Stop/Soft Stop) and identify issues
Assist in the estimation process step durations
Suggest process changes to improve overall manufacturing efficiencies
Communicate within a team atmosphere to ensure clarity of purpose & Customer satisfaction
After training period of 30 days, works with limited supervision to provide timely and quality products
Inspect own work and products using quality standards, work instructions and prints
Accountability - takes responsibility for his/her own work. Respects confidential information and concerns shared by others.
Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed.
Ability to work in a clean room environment wearing all required clean room gowning garments and PPE (gowns, shoe booties, hair nets, nitrile gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes)