CNC Machinist

Koch; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company, is seeking a CNC Machinist in Phoenix to operate CNC milling machinery, read drawings, and support quality and maintenance teams in a fast-paced production setting.

You will participate in setup, tooling changes, calibration, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve process efficiency while maintaining safety and product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC milling machinery.
• Experience reading basic technical drawings and work instructions.
• Experience with CNC machine operation, tooling, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery and related equipment to produce precision components according to specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality, identifying and addressing deviations promptly.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime.
• Assist in set-up, tooling changes, and calibration activities under supervision to support production runs.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety.
• Maintain accurate production records, including inspections, machine logs, and material tracking.
• Adhere strictly to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards.

Skills

CNC milling

Reading drawings

CNC operation

Tooling setup

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Lean methods

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMMs

Job description

Location(s)

Phoenix, Arizona

Company

Molex

Career Field

Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Job Number

195466

Your Job

As a CNC Machinist in our CNC manufacturing environment, you will be instrumental in running CNC equipment efficiently while ensuring the production of high-quality precision parts. Your role supports seamless machine operation, vigilant quality checks, and continuous process improvements to meet production goals and customer requirements.

Compensation: $30 to $35 hourly (negotiable based on experience)

Shifts:

1st Shift: 5:10am to 3:40pm Monday – Thursday

2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 2am Monday - Thursday

Weekend Shift: 6:00am to 6:30pm Friday – Sunday, Monday 6am to 10am (optional)

*6% shift differential for 2nd Shift and Weekend Shift*

Our Team

You will join the CNC Manufacturing team, a skilled group dedicated to precision machining and manufacturing excellence. This team values technical expertise, safety, and collaboration to maintain high standards in a fast-paced production setting.

What You Will Do

• Operate CNC machinery and related equipment to produce precision components according to specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality, identifying and addressing deviations promptly.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime.
• Assist in set-up, tooling changes, and calibration activities under supervision to support production runs.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety.

• Maintain accurate production records, including inspections, machine logs, and material tracking.
• Adhere strictly to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working with CNC milling machinery
• Experience reading basic technical drawings and work instructions
• Experience with CNC machine operation, tooling, and basic troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a manufacturing setting

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with multi-axis CNC machines (3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis)
• Experience with metrology equipment such as calipers, micrometers, or CMMs
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Basic programming or setup experience on CNC machines
• Certification or training in CNC machining, manufacturing safety, or quality systems (e.g., NIMS, OSHA)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).