Production Operator

Molex; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch is seeking a Skilled Production Operator Level for our CNC manufacturing environment to run CNC equipment and help produce high-quality precision parts. You will support machine operation, perform quality checks, and contribute to continuous process improvements to meet production goals and customer requirements.

You will work with the CNC Manufacturing team to maintain safety, accuracy, and compliance while striving for production efficiency and defect reduction.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret basic technical drawings and work instructions.
• Experience operating CNC machines and setting up tooling.
• High attention to detail to ensure precision parts.
• Good communication and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery to produce precision components per specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality; address deviations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to troubleshoot and minimize downtime.
• Assist in set-up, tooling changes, and calibration under supervision.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety.
• Maintain accurate production records, inspections, machine logs, and material tracking.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

CNC machine operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Tools

CNC tooling

Job description

Your Job

As a Skilled Production Operator Level 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.
• 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)

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and work instructions.
• Familiarity 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).
• Knowledge of metrology equipment such as calipers, micrometers, or CMMs.
• Understanding of 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.

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).