Aerospace Production Operator: Precision & Quality

Molex; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Aerospace & Defense Sector (ADS) is hiring a Production Operator to deliver defect-free products by applying disciplined workmanship and following regulated processes in a safety- and quality-focused environment. The hours are Monday through Thursday, with a night shift schedule.

You will join a cross-functional team, operate production equipment, maintain traceability, and support continuous improvement initiatives while meeting AS9100/ITAR requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1+ year hands-on manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Able to read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and written work instructions; basic measurement and arithmetic skills.
• Eligible to work on ITAR-controlled programs and must pass background checks and drug screening.
• Able to stand for extended periods, perform fine motor tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs per site policy.
• Must be detail-oriented, able to document results and maintain traceability.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and manufacturing equipment according to work instructions and process requirements.
• Load materials, monitor machine performance, and make basic adjustments as required.
• Maintain full traceability and accurate documentation for all work, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR/DFARS, and customer-specific requirements.
• Apply disciplined assembly techniques (crimp, solder, splice, potting, conformal coating, heat-shrink) to deliver repeatable, auditable results.
• Use inspection and test methods (visual, dimensional, electrical testing) to verify integrity and collaborate with Quality to resolve nonconformances.
• Contribute ideas and participate in continuous improvement activities (5S, Kaizen, process simplification) to improve output, reduce defects, and shorten lead time.
• Communicate proactively with Leads, Engineers, and Inspectors to elevate issues, implement corrective actions, and support training for newer team members.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Wiring diagrams

Measurement basics

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crimp tooling

Crimp press qualification

Harness test equipment

Microscopes / video inspection

Job description

Molex Aerospace & Defense Sector (ADS) is hiring a Production Operator to deliver defect-free products by applying disciplined workmanship and following regulated processes in a safety- and quality-focused environment. The hours are Monday through Thursday, with a night shift schedule.

You will join a cross-functional team, operate production equipment, maintain traceability, and support continuous improvement initiatives while meeting AS9100/ITAR requirements.