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PRODUCTION OPERATOR III - tester/solder 3rd shift

TE Connectivity Mansfield, Ohio, United States

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Salary: $44,824 - $51,521 / year

Posted Feb 6, 2026Apply by Mar 8, 2026

Role & seniority: Associate level Tester/Solder Assembler (full-time)

Stack/tools: Measurement instruments, hand tools, gauges; soldering iron and power tools; analyzers, multimeters, power supplies; may operate mass spectrometers or ESS equipment; reads blueprints/drawings; interprets test procedures (J-STD-001, IPC-620)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Conduct operational product testing (times, voltages, dielectric/insulation resistance) and adjust units to meet FTP specifications

  • Read, interpret, and follow written test instructions and procedures; verify compliance to quality specs

  • Repair faults, reassemble products, and perform additional tests; support/test approach improvements; train others as needed

Must-have skills

  • High school diploma or GED; ITAR eligibility

  • Ability to read blueprints and wire schematics; proficient with measuring instruments and tools

  • Soldering proficiency and safe tool operation; basic testing with analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies

Nice-to-haves

  • Soldering, testing, and ESD certifications (OP 1701/1704/1707); J-STD-001 IPC-620 certification

  • Experience in a team environment and in training teammates

  • Location & work type: Full-time; location not specified in the description

Full Description

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

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Tester description below covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the requirements assigned to this job, or jobs of lesser requirements. Assemble, Solder, and Test a wide variety of Relays and Contactors.

Job Requirements

Tester solder assembler job duties

Operational testing of product including but not limited to operating times, operating voltage, dielectric, and insulation resistance. Test and adjust units to meet all in-shop final test FTP specifications and established procedures. JSTD-001 Military Spec. Soldering Procedures Be able to read and understand overall drawing, test specifications, FTP and ATP reports required. Read, interpreted and followed written test instructions and procedures to accurately test products. Must be able to utilize a wide variety of measurement instruments, hand tools, and gauges to check parts to verify compliance to quality specifications. Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies. Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests. Maybe required to operate mass spectrometers when required. Maybe required to operate ESS equipment when required. Supported, implemented and helped shape test approach by identifying solutions to recurring issues. Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples. Be able to operate in a team environment with work sharing, team problem solving, and team acceptance of responsibility. Train other employees as needed.

Minimum Requirements

What your background should look like

High school diploma or GED required. Must be eligible to work under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wire schematics accurately. Proficient in the safe and correct use of measuring instruments, hand tools, soldering Iron and power tools.

Soldering Certification

Completed ESD training per OP 1707, Solder certification per OP 1701, Testing certification per OP 1704. J-STD-001 IPC-620.

If an individual is not certified as a tester but is awarded the bid because there are no other fully qualified bidders, they must pass the tester certification class on their first attempt. Failure to pass the tester certification class on the first attempt will result in disqualification.

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: $44,824 – $51,521 (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

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Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

SolderingTestingBlueprint ReadingMeasurement InstrumentsHand ToolsTeamworkProblem SolvingQuality ComplianceMilitary Spec SolderingDiagnostic ProceduresTrainingElectrical TestingRepairAssemblyCommunicationAttention to Detailmulti-location

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