PLATING OPERATOR I

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TE Connectivity seeks a Plating Operator I at Jonestown, PA to operate and adjust plating lines, perform quality checks, load reels, maintain equipment, and move materials between departments using pallet jacks. This entry level role fits a high energy, detail oriented individual eager to learn in a fast paced manufacturing environment; experience helps but isn’t required and knowledge of plating is a plus. Base pay around $20-22 per hour depending on location, with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts, day one benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. Apply at TE’s careers site, tailor your resume to manufacturing basics, highlight reliability and teamwork, and beware of fraud, use te.com/careers only.

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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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

Performs administrative tasks for manufacturing processes and assists in technical support for implementation and evaluation.

Job Requirements

• Primary Responsibilities:

  • Operate and adjust plating lines
  • Perform quality checks of products and assure good product
  • Load and change reels
  • Perform preventative maintenance
  • Must possess the ability to coordinate and move product from one department to another
  • Operate pallet jacks and other material handling devices to move product and materials
     

  Education / Experience: 

  • High energy, self-motivated, attention to detail and willingness to learn and advance in a fast paced environment
  • Introductory experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Knowledge of plating processes and production lines is preferred

   

  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 44 lbs safely & dependably
  • Must be able to carry a minimum weight of 44 lbs safely & dependably
  • Must be able to push a peak force of 80 lbs safely & dependably
  • Must be able to pull a peak force of 80 lbs safely & dependably
  • Frequent standing, walking, and balancing throughout the day is required in this job.

What your background should look like

Entry level position, typically requiring little to no related work experience. Completion of high school or equivalent is usually required.

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: $20.00 - $22.00 (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.