Manufacturing Set-Up Technician

As a member of the Technical Production Team, this position performs set-up, runs, maintains and repairs various types of high precision automated and semi-automated assembly equipment and related tooling & fixtures. This position requires a strong technical and working knowledge of all related equipment and machinery that falls under area(s) of responsibility, as well as the ability to recognize unworkable equipment, fixtures and/or operation techniques and take appropriate corrective actions. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Value Stream Manager to establish production goals and requirements.

Set up and operate automated and semi-automated assembly equipment to support close-tolerance production.

Perform precision machining and basic tool-making activities to support production needs.

Transport, position, and install tooling, equipment, stations, and production supplies as required.

Maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair assembly equipment, stations, fixtures, and tooling.

Keep production equipment and tools in safe, reliable, and proper working condition.

Schedule and document routine maintenance and repairs for assigned machinery and equipment.

Provide hands-on technical assistance to minimize downtime and sustain production output.

Follow all safety requirements and consistently apply a Safety First mindset.

Perform dimensional inspections of subassemblies and piece parts to verify compliance with quality standards.

Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve processing issues, support corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

Participate in MRB activities and support production of high-quality assemblies.

Recommend equipment, tooling, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and product quality.

Support new product development and design-for-manufacturability through sample tooling, prototypes, and production-readiness reviews.

Work with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and other functions on technical issues and continuous improvement initiatives.

Train assemblers, leads, and machine operators on processes, procedures, equipment use, and safety requirements.

Assist Manufacturing Technicians, Leadpersons, Assemblers, and other production team members as needed.

Support facilities maintenance activities, special projects, and other related assignments as required

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to successfully perform set-up of semi-automated assembly equipment to meet close tolerance subassemblies

Min 2 yrs. related experience

Strong communication/interpersonal skills

Experience and ability to learn & understand blueprints, manuals & procedures

Experience and ability to transport, position and install tooling, assembly stations and/or tables, and other related production equipment and supplies in excess of 50 lbs.

Experience with mechanical inspection/geometric tolerancing

Ability to use hand trucks, pallet jacks or carts

Ability to adjust schedule and/or work overtime

Experience with precision machining and toolmaking a plus

Experience with electronics and equipment troubleshooting and repair a plus

Technical Certification(s) a plus

Familiarity with SPC a plus

Familiarity with PLC Programming a plus

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Export Control Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

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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).

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