MOLDING OPERATOR I

Why work at TE Connectivity Jonestown PA

• Competitive Pay - We offer a competitive pay rate of up to $18.00 - $22.00/hour plus shift differentials for 2nd/3rd/swing shifts. May be adjusted based on experience. Yearly bonus potential for all staff
• Benefits – Day 1 benefits, 401k with 4% company match, internal incentives and employee discounts on products and services
• Training and Development – Enhanced training programs based on skills and career path
• Safe Work Environment - All team members at TE Connectivity recognize the importance of work safety and look out for each other each day.  Steel toe shoe reimbursement for employees.
• Climate-Controlled Work Area - We ensure that the work areas are warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer
• Commute - Located off of 81 and 78 in Lebanon, PA.  Local carpool services available for staff

TE Connectivity operates a 254,000 square foot campus located in Jonestown, PA with 124,000 sq ft dedicated to production.  he Lickdale manufacturing facility has over 450 employees and supports products for our appliances business unit including but not limited to terminals & splices, magnet wires and Rast Connectors.  At Lickdale, we are striving to continuously improve the employment experience.   On our campus we have a cantina with food and drink for purchase, wellness rooms, onsite HR and Plant leadership, and host events throughout the year celebrating our employees. 

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Molding Teams operate assigned automated molding machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity. They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. 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.

This position will work in the Injection Molding Department. 

L shift works 7:00 pm  – 7:00 am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday with a 27% shift Diff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must be able to produce a high volume of quality product while achieving strong customer demands and aggressive due dates
• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment would be beneficial in this position
• Knowledgeable on cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) for the Medical Industry is a plus
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to achieve production and quality objectives is necessary
• Must be able to read English, perform basic arithmetic calculations and work with alpha/numeric part numbers
• Blue print reading skills will enhance future job progression
• Must be able to understand and read measuring devices such as a ruler, micrometer, dial indicator, and ohm meter
• Associates must be able to identify an acceptable part as well as a defective part

What your background should look like:

Qualifications:

• Introductory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Good eye to hand coordination and hand dexterity required
• Patience for fine visual inspection using a microscope is also required
• Mature interpersonal skills to interact as part of a team is desirable
• Must be able to maintain focus since the work is repetitious
• Must be able to learn multiple tasks within a work area allowing one to rotate through the various stations
• Must develop an understanding of the molding process to minimize scrap.
• Knowledgeable in basic math skills required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum weight of 14 lbs
• Must be able to push a foot pedal with 10 lbs of peak force
• Constant handling of small parts is required
• Frequent extending hands and arms between knees and shoulder level
• Will be required to pick up parts frequently with hands and perform fine finger manipulations
• Constant sitting with brief standing / walking
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (@ 20 inches or less) for small objects and ability to adjust focus

Competencies