Machinist

Molex; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending / Health Savings

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) Division seeks a hands-on Machinist in Addison, TX. In a fast-paced CNC environment you will run lathes and mills, monitor quality, and support continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes setup, calibration under supervision, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams. Previous CNC experience, ability to read drawings, and teamwork are valued; training is provided for Swiss and advanced machine operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machinery; Swiss machining preferred with training available.
• Ability to read basic technical drawings and work instructions.
• Experience with CNC operation, tooling, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality parts.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery and related equipment to produce precision components according to specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality, addressing deviations promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime.
• 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 to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Swiss machine experience

CNC tooling/setup

CMMs / metrology tools

Job description

Your Job

As a 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.

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.
• 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 operation CNC machinery. Swiss machining experience is preferred; however, we will train the right candidate who has a strong background in CNC lathe and mill setup, operation and troubleshooting.
• 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 Swiss screw machines: Citizen B12-A16 /Citizen R04/Citizen L20/Tornos Nano/Deco 2000
• 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

Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) Division delivers mission-critical connectivity, signal technologies, and electronic solutions designed for the most demanding environments. Drawing on decades of engineering excellence and innovation, we support aerospace, defense, space, and other high-reliability markets where performance is essential and failure is not an option.

From enabling next-generation communications and data transfer to providing rugged interconnect and electronic solutions for mission-critical systems, our technologies help customers advance capabilities across air, land, sea, and space. At ADS, we combine deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and a culture of principled entrepreneurship to create value for our customers, communities, and one another.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense through innovation, reliability, and purpose-driven solutions.

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, aqui, or tu).

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.