About this role
<p><strong>At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. </strong></p> <p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Perform advanced setup, operation, and monitoring of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment</li> <li>Execute and oversee complex molding processes, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and production standards</li> <li>Identify, analyze, and resolve highly complex molding defects and process issues where standard solutions may not exist</li> <li>Adapt and modify processing techniques, equipment settings, tooling, and materials to address unique or evolving challenges</li> <li>Support the development and implementation of new process solutions for non-routine or emerging production needs</li> <li>Perform and assist with process optimization, validation, and troubleshooting for new and existing products</li> <li>Monitor process performance and make independent decisions to maintain efficiency, quality, and cycle time targets</li> <li>Ensure proper documentation of process adjustments, deviations, and improvements</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Act as an informal team lead by coordinating daily activities and workflow for operators and technicians</li> <li>Provide guidance and hands-on support for both routine and non-routine production tasks</li> <li>Train and mentor less experienced employees on advanced molding techniques, troubleshooting, and best practices</li> <li>Serve as a primary technical resource for resolving complex operational and process issues</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to support production and continuous improvement initiatives</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What your background should look like</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>6+ years of injection molding or related manufacturing experience</li> <li>Advanced understanding of molding processes, materials, and machine operation</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex, non-standard issues independently</li> <li>Strong knowledge of process optimization and defect analysis</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision</li> <li>Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills</li> <li>Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., RJG Master Molder, Scientific Molding certifications)</li> <li>Experience with automated molding systems, robotics, and advanced auxiliary equipment</li> <li>Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies</li> <li>Experience in high-precision or high-volume production environments</li> <li>Works independently with little to no direct supervision</li> <li>Exercises significant judgment and decision-making authority in process and production matters</li> <li>Regularly handles the most complex and varied tasks within the operation</li> <li>Acts as a key contributor to team performance and operational excellence</li> <li>Coordinates and supports the work of others across shifts and functions</li> <li>High School Diploma / GED. Vocational training or an AA degree is preferred.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><div>Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork</div></div></div></div><p><strong>ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 <a href="http://www.te.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.te.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html">WeChat,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teconnectivity/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity">X (formerly Twitter).</a></p> <p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong><br>• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $28.75/Hour - $48.13/Hour (subject to change dependent on physical location)<br>• 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.<br>• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits</p> <p><br><strong>BENEFITS</strong><br>• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.</p> <p><strong>EOE, Including Disability/Vets</strong></p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD</strong><br>TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity <strong>never requests payment or fees</strong> from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come <strong>only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com</strong>. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.</p>