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Job Description

Overview

As a CNC Machine Operator at Molex, you will play a crucial role in running CNC equipment efficiently to produce high-quality precision parts. The company values technical expertise and collaboration within a skilled manufacturing team dedicated to excellence.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Experience working in a CNC machining or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience reading basic technical drawings and work instructions.
  • Experience with 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.
  • Experience with multi-axis CNC machines is a plus.
  • Experience with metrology equipment such as calipers, micrometers, or CMMs is a plus.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
  • Basic programming or setup experience on CNC machines is a plus.
  • Certification or training in CNC machining, manufacturing safety, or quality systems is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Hiring Event on Thursday, September 24th from 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.
  • 1st Shift: 5:10am to 3:40pm Monday – Thursday.
  • 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 2am Monday - Thursday.
  • Weekend Shift: 6:00am to 6:30pm Friday – Sunday, Monday 6am to 10am (optional).
  • 6% shift differential for 2nd Shift and 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 17% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ, where the middle half runs $26–$38/hr across 82 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 30% 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 214 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 139 different employers. 71 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 488 other active welding openings from 276 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.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (14), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (14), and GTI Fabrication (11). 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 Phoenix at $33/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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