Production Operator

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, at the Koch facility in Caldwell, Idaho, is seeking Operators for hands-on fiber optic assembly and inspection. The role emphasizes following instructions, handling small parts, and ensuring quality in a team setting.

Day shift runs Monday-Thursday 6:00am-3:30pm and Friday 6:00am-10:00am, with training provided in a clean, temperature-controlled area. Prior fiber optic experience is not required; dependability and attention to detail are key.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience in manufacturing or hands-on environments is preferred.
• Experience using small tools, microscopes, or inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality, and work instruction requirements while building fiber optic products.
• Assemble, inspect, clean, or test small fiber optic parts and subassemblies.
• Use microscopes or other tools to inspect product surfaces and check for quality concerns.
• Handle delicate materials carefully and keep product organized as it moves through production.
• Document production steps, product movement, and any quality concerns as required.
• Keep the work area clean and support continuous improvement in the production area.

Skills

Assembly experience

Microscope use

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

Your Job

Our Molex facility in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking Operators to join our team. Operators at this site help build custom fiber optic bundles and cable assemblies used in medical, industrial, and other customer applications. This is hands‑on production work that involves following written instructions, handling small parts, and paying close attention to detail. Previous fiber optic experience is not required. We are looking for people who are dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable doing careful, detailed work in a team environment.

Day Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-3:30pm &Friday, 6:00am-10:00am

Our Operator team works in a clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled production area. The work is precise and can be repetitive, but training is provided. Operators follow standard work instructions, use tools and microscopes to assemble and inspect product, and help make sure each part meets quality requirements before it moves to the next step.

What You Will Do

• Follow safety, quality, and work instruction requirements while building fiber optic products.
• Assemble, inspect, clean, or test small fiber optic parts and subassemblies.
• Use microscopes or other tools to inspect product surfaces and check for quality concerns.
• Handle delicate materials carefully and keep product organized as it moves through production.
• Document production steps, product movement, and any quality concerns as required.
• Keep the work area clean and help support continuous improvement in the production area.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Assembly experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, military, lab, or other hands‑on work environment.
• Experience using small tools, microscopes, inspection equipment, or written work instructions.

This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.

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.

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

Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, collaborates with industry leaders to design and manufacture drug delivery systems, medical devices and diagnostic tools that save and improve the quality of life for millions of patients annually. With our dedicated team of 6,000+ employees in 29 locations around the world, we share our customers' mindset that every product is critical to a healthcare provider and their patients somewhere in the world. Molex is a multi-sector global electronics brand owned by Koch, Inc., one of the world's largest privately held companies. Discover your potential to make a difference.

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.