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Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Tooling Teams perform the manufacturing functions related to metal working dies and tool making. They are responsible for completing all assignments to construct, modify and condition metal working dies and may fabricate new gages, cutting or forming tools and fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specifications. They perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.
Primary Purpose
To provide a toolmaking service in the manufacture of new tools and the repair / renovation of old tools. To work to very close tolerances and have the ability to understand engineering drawings in order to carry out toolmaking functions. To work as a member of a team and provide technical advice and training to the toolmakers.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Manufacture new tools, repair and renovate old tools.
• Have the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously and be able to adapt to changing priorities and urgencies as they arise.
• Plan jobs through various stages of manufacture deciding the correct machinery and processes to be used in order to achieve the stated accuracy and quality.
• Operate machines and carry out all other activities in a safe and responsible manner and maintain a clean and tidy environment within the department.
• Achieve tasks within the set time in order to meet departmental targets.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time by the Tooling Manager or the Engineering Manager.
• Ensure that all tooling related activities are carried out in accordance with the appropriate company procedures.
• Observe Health and Safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and Government legislation.
• Good general education required with numeracy and perception essential.
• Must be capable of manual grinding, turning, milling.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings.
What your background should look like
Education, Training and Background Experience
• Good general education required with numeracy and perception essential.
• Must be able to work to very fine tolerances and be able to read engineering drawings.
• Needs initiative in problem solving and providing solutions to tool manufacturing problems.
High degree of concentration required to operate machinery and tools safely.
Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that a license is required or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment conditional upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for an alternative position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork