Production Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join the Molex Aerospace & Defense Sector (ADS) manufacturing team as a Production Operator. Deliver defect-free product by applying disciplined workmanship, following regulated processes, and helping drive continual improvement in a safety- and quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and manufacturing equipment according to work instructions and process requirements.
• Load materials, monitor machine performance, and make basic adjustments as required.
• Maintain full traceability and accurate documentation for all work, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR/DFARS, and customer-specific requirements.
• Apply disciplined assembly techniques (crimp, solder, splice, potting, conformal coating, heat-shrink) to deliver repeatable, auditable results.
• Use inspection and test methods (visual, dimensional, electrical testing) to verify integrity and collaborate with Quality to resolve nonconformances.
• Contribute ideas and participate in continuous improvement activities (5S, Kaizen, process simplification) to improve output, reduce defects, and shorten lead time.
• Communicate proactively with Leads, Engineers, and Inspectors to escalate issues, implement corrective actions, and support training for newer team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of hands-on manufacturing or assembly experience (electronics, interconnect, or cable harness preferred).
• Able to read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and written work instructions; basic measurement and arithmetic skills.
• Eligible to work on ITAR-controlled programs (U.S. person status if required) and able to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Able to stand for extended periods, perform fine-motor tasks, and occasionally lift up to 30–50 lbs per site policy.

Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 certification (or equivalent) and/or J-STD-001 soldering certification.
• Direct experience with cable harness assembly, crimp tooling, crimp press qualification, and harness test equipment (continuity, hi-pot).
• Familiarity with AS9100/FAI (AS9102) requirements and aerospace/defense quality systems.
• Experience working in ESD-controlled or other controlled-environment manufacturing areas and using microscopes/video inspection systems.
• Demonstrated participation in Lean/continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S implementations, productivity improvements).

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of electronics and manufacturing processes.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

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.

Pay

$17.00/hr. - $19.00/hr., not including shift differential. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

Hours for this role are Monday - Thursday, 2pm - 12:30am.