RFO ASSEMBLY OPERATOR III **At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.** ​ **Job Overview** This opening is for an Assembly Operator III working directly with fiber optics. This position is responsible for optical connector assembly, termination of various configurations of fiber optic cable assemblies, and testing of these cable assemblies. This individual may assist in process development and resolution of problems encountered in the process of bringing new optical products from concept to market. The individual is a self-starter and has the ability to work well under schedule pressures and ability to balance workload as priorities change. Candidates will have a strong work ethic with a desire to continually learn & with a concentrated focus on serving the Customer. 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 products for our customers. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area, following safety guidelines and all TE Connectivity's policies and procedures **Shifts Available:** 1st, Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm 2nd, Mon-Fri, 2nd: 3pm-11:30pm (10% Shift Differential) Weekend, Fri-Sun 7AM-7:30PM (22% Shift Differential) **Job Requirements** • 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) • Overseeing inventory control for floor stock including the organizing and sorting of incoming and overstock materials. • Operating and monitoring automated technologies used in the assembly process. • Assisting engineers and team members with the building and testing of prototypes and assembly-related issues; building and testing instruments. • Adhering to all environmental, health/safety rules and regulations and work related instructions; recording data in compliance with tracking requirements. **What your background should look like** • 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 **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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity) **COMPENSATION** • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $20.91/HR (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** **IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD** 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 **never requests payment or fees** 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 **only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com** . 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. Location: Arden, NC, US, 28704 City: Arden State: NC Country/Region: US Travel: None Requisition ID: 139962 Alternative Locations: Function: Manufacturing TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.