TECHNICIAN III

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Technical Engineering Support Teams analyze, test and assist in research for the development of products and processes. Team members may specialize in quality control or assurance, chemical manufacturing processes, metals, electrical connectors and components, process development, materials, and/or instrumentation. 

This position is within the internal tooling center. Candidates must be proficient in all shop equipment including surface grinder, EDM, wire EDM and CNC machining. Capable of working to close tolerances up to +/- .0001. Must have an understanding of efficient machining and measuring practices. Programming and ProE experience is preferred.

• Follow safety guidelines as a plant priority
• Works with quality top of mind.     
• Studies blueprints, determines machining operations necessary and determines proper sequence of operations considering such factors as type of metal, shape of metal, size of part, finish requirements and machining time.
• Requires judgment and basic problem-solving skills to accomplish tasks
• Duties and tasks are more complex and less routine.
• May creatively adapt procedures, techniques, and/or equipment to meet job requirements.
• May provide training and guidance to others
• Follow company and department guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.     

What your background should look like:

- HS diploma or GED required.
- Completion of Accredited 4-year Apprenticeship program strongly preferred.
- CNC Machining program certificate or diploma strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in mold or die making and/or maintenance, or machining.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to operate milling machines, surface grinders, CNC, EDM, Wire EDM, and other shop equipment.
- Ability to operate precision measurement devices.
- Knowledge of tool design and understanding of the fit and function of mold or die components.
- Basic understanding of Plastics and Mold Tooling or Stamping and Die Tooling.
- Excellent math skills including a working knowledge of trigonometry, which includes roll dimensions and compound angles.
- Works under limited or minimal supervision, referring only complex issues to higher levels.

Competencies