Machinist

MachinistLocation(s) Lisle, Illinois Company Molex Career Field Operations & ManufacturingWork 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.High school diploma or GEDExperience reading and interpreting part prints and assembly drawingsExperience setting up and operating manual tool room equipment, including mills and surface grindersProficiency with geometric shop calculationsDemonstrated skill in fabricating, fitting, and assembling close-tolerance details to drawing requirementsProficiency with precision measuring and inspection equipmentFlexibility to respond effectively to frequent priority changes in a job-shop environmentEffective problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills for planning work and coordinating with coworkers, supervisors, engineers, and other department personnelAvailability to work the assigned second-shift schedule and occasional overtime, including Saturdays, based on business needsTool and Die, Mold Making, or related skilled-trades certificationCNC machining experience, including setup, operation, programming, and the ability to work with CAD/CAM filesDegree in manufacturing or a related technical fieldCertificate or completed coursework in machine shop, CNC, CAD/CAM, or a related area of studyStrong shop math skills, including trigonometryUnderstanding of routine equipment maintenance requirementsAt 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.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.