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Molex

CNC Machine Operator - Weekend Shift

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Wage

$20 – $35/hr

Employment Type

Part-time

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Posted on August 21, 2026

Job Description

Overview

As a CNC Machine Operator at Molex, you will play a critical role in producing precision components for aerospace and defense manufacturing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment focused on quality and precision.

Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC machines to produce aerospace-grade components with precision and consistency.
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and report any mechanical issues.
  • Inspect finished parts using measurement tools to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to troubleshoot and optimize production processes.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with safety standards.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 3+ years of experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Experience utilizing measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Weekend shift hours: Friday to Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with optional Monday hours from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
  • 6% shift differential for Weekend Shift.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting comes in about 14% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ, where the middle half runs $25–$35/hr across 79 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 34% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 218 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 141 different employers. 87 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 495 other active welding openings from 293 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Molex currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (15), and U-Haul (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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