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- Day shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Plastic Injection Molding Processor - Day Shift

TE Connectivity -
Tullahoma, TN

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Job Details

$23.89 - $35.87 an hour

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Disability insurance
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Machine setup
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Set up, start up, and optimize injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
Develop, adjust, and maintain molding processes to meet quality, cycle time, and scrap targets
Troubleshoot and resolve complex molding defects (e.g., short shots, flash, warpage, splay, burn marks)
Analyze recurring process issues and implement corrective actions to improve consistency and efficiency
Modify and adapt processing parameters, tooling, materials, and equipment to resolve production challenges
Perform mold validations, process studies, and parameter optimization (scientific molding principles preferred)
Interpret part quality data and make process adjustments based on root cause analysis
Work with engineering and quality teams to support new product launches and process development
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production standards

Job Requirements

Train and mentor operators and junior technicians on proper processing techniques and troubleshooting methods
Serve as a hands-on technical resource for complex molding or equipment issues
Provide guidance on best practices for material handling, drying, and processing conditions
Support continuous improvement initiatives including cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and uptime improvement

What your background should look like

4+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding processing
Strong knowledge of thermoplastics, material behavior, and processing techniques
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex molding defects and process issues
Experience with machine setup, process development, and optimization
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
RJG Master Molder (I/II) or similar scientific molding certification
Experience with robotics, automation, and auxiliary equipment (dryers, loaders, temperature controllers)
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
Experience in multi-cavity, tight-tolerance, or high-volume production environments
Works under minimal supervision; receives general direction on new assignments
Exercises considerable judgment in process adjustments and issue resolution
Handles varied and complex tasks across multiple machines, molds, and materials
Escalates only highly complex or non-routine issues to engineering or management
Plays a key role in maintaining production stability and driving operational excellence
High school diploma / GED. Vocational training or an AA degree is preferred.

Competencies

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: $23.89/Hour - $35.87/Hour (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:

509 AIRPARK DR
TULLAHOMA, Tennessee 37388
United States

Posting City: TULLAHOMA

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: None

Requisition ID: 153599

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Manufacturing

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