Machinist

Flint Hills Resources; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Lisle, IL seeks a Model Maker/Machinist to support product development by fabricating proof-of-concept parts, prototype tooling, and fixtures. This second-shift role requires reading drawings, setting up mills and surface grinders, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering and CSBU Tooling, apply precision measuring equipment, and troubleshoot fabrication issues.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret part prints and drawings.
• Experience setting up and operating manual tool room equipment.
• Proficiency with geometric shop calculations.
• Fabrication of close-tolerance parts to drawing requirements.
• Experience with precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Flexibility to respond to frequent priority changes in a job-shop environment.
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills for coordinating with coworkers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering by fabricating prototype tooling, fixtures, and proof-of-concept parts.
• Work from engineering drawings, models, layouts, or sketches to fabricate parts, tooling, and fixtures.
• Set up and operate manual tool room equipment including mills and surface grinders.
• Use gauging and inspection equipment to verify dimensions and workmanship.
• Fit, assemble, and adjust tooling and fixtures.
• Plan fabrication methods and select tooling to improve cost, quality and efficiency.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot fabrication issues.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with coworkers and engineering partners.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Overtime and Saturdays may be required to support customer requirements.

Skills

Reading prints & drawings

Geometric shop calculations

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Team communication

Second shift readiness

Fabrication experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tool & Die / Mold Making certification

Manufacturing technical degree

Machine shop / CNC / CAD-CAM coursework

Tools

CAD/CAM

Bridgeport mills

Surface grinders

Job description

As a Model Maker/Machinist at Molex, you will support product development by fabricating proof-of-concept parts, prototype tooling, and fixtures. This position is assigned to second shift.

Our Team

You will be part of the Copper Solutions Business Unit and will report to the Supervisor, Model Shop. Our collaborative team works with Product Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Integration Engineering, and CSBU Tooling teams.

What You Will Do

• Support engineering by fabricating prototype tooling, fixtures, and proof-of-concept parts.
• Work from engineering drawings, models, layouts, or sketches to fabricate piece parts, tooling, and fixtures.
• Set up and operate general tool room equipment, including 6 x 12 manual surface grinders capable of holding +/- .0001 inch tolerances, Bridgeport mills capable of holding +/- .002 inch tolerances, and related support equipment.
• Use tool room gauging and inspection equipment to verify part dimensions and workmanship.
• Fit, assemble, and adjust proof-of-concept, prototype, and pre-production tooling.
• Plan fabrication methods, select appropriate tooling and work holding, and identify practical ways to improve cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Use critical thinking to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve fabrication issues.
• Support PBM business philosophies in day-to-day activities.
• Share job knowledge and collaborate effectively with coworkers and engineering partners.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management, including occasional overtime and Saturdays to support critical customer requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience reading and interpreting part prints and assembly drawings
• Experience setting up and operating manual tool room equipment, including mills and surface grinders
• Proficiency with geometric shop calculations
• Demonstrated skill in fabricating, fitting, and assembling close-tolerance details to drawing requirements
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection equipment
• Flexibility to respond effectively to frequent priority changes in a job-shop environment
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills for planning work and coordinating with coworkers, supervisors, engineers, and other department personnel
• Availability to work the assigned second-shift schedule and occasional overtime, including Saturdays, based on business needs

What Will Put You Ahead

• Tool and Die, Mold Making, or related skilled-trades certification
• CNC machining experience, including setup, operation, programming, and the ability to work with CAD/CAM files
• Degree in manufacturing or a related technical field
• Certificate or completed coursework in machine shop, CNC, CAD/CAM, or a related area of study
• Strong shop math skills, including trigonometry
• Understanding of routine equipment maintenance requirements

For this role, we anticipate paying $36- $43 per hour.

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• paid vacation/time off
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• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

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