MOLDING OPERATOR II - 3rd Shift
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $56k (136 that show pay).
Operate extruder and downstream equipment, inspect molded parts, and handle plastic pellet and regrind materials.
Worth knowing
Might not be for you. 3rd shift (11pm-7am) with entry-level pay and repetitive production work.
Adjacent materials roleOperate extruder and downstream equipment; transport plastic pellets; segregate regrinds and virgin plastic materials
H-1B filings
TE Connectivity filed 48 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Senior R&D/Product Development Engineer, Senior R&D Product Development Engineer, Quality & Reliability Engineer. Median filed pay: $120K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Industry
- Electronics
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
- Schedule
- Night shift
Role details
This is an entry level position requiring basic mechanical/technical skills. We will provide on-the-job training to candidates who have a desire to learn and grow within the organization.
- Must successfully complete print reading and demonstrate measuring skills with training.
This position will be working sunday through friday from 11 pm to 7 am. 3rd shift receives a 10% shift differential.
Job Responsibilities
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- Inspect molded product using dial calipers, micrometers, and hard gaging as prescribed by the quality inspection plan.
- Operate extruder and downstream equipment (puller, slitter, reeler, grinder, vision system, mold frame) to prescribed guidelines.
- Learn to troubleshoot and fix processing problems.
- Assist in changeovers and setups.
- Transport plastic pellets to central feeding system and take away ground scrap.
- Segregate regrinds and virgin plastic materials properly.
- Cross train in UF Assembly department.
- Attention to 5S+1 and teamwork.
What your background should look like
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Typically requires 1-2 years of related work experience. Completion of high school or equivalent is usually required.
Competencies
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Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
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.
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 www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $19.50 (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.
Job Locations
3155 STATE ROUTE 72
JONESTOWN, Pennsylvania 17038-8741
United States
Posting City: JONESTOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 159980
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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