Production Material Operator

Your Job Molex is seeking a Production Operator (Job Preparation) in Caldwell, Idaho. This role prepares optical fiber, tubing, components, and other materials for downstream assembly operations. After Inventory kits the required materials, Prep completes the necessary cutting, stripping, cleaning, measuring, and related preparation steps so the materials are ready for Assembly. This position requires careful handling of delicate materials, attention to detail, and consistent compliance with work instructions, drawings, travelers, safety requirements, and quality standards. Monday-Thursday: 6:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Friday: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. What You Will DoMeasure and cut optical fiber,

• monocoil, breakout tubing, shrink tubing, and other materials to specified lengths.
• Strip fiber coatings, cable jackets, or other materials using approved methods and equipment.
• Clean fiber optic components and parts according to established processes.
• Sort, organize, and stage prepared materials for the next manufacturing operation.
• Prepare epoxy or other process materials as required; monitor expiration dates, identify expired epoxy, and remove or handle it according to established material-control procedures.
• Safely operate, clean, and care for Prep equipment, including the ultrasonic cleaning station, engraver, label maker, diamond engraver, and vacuum oven.
• Handle delicate fiber and components carefully to prevent contamination, damage, breakage, or defects.
• Inspect completed work for visible defects, damage, and incorrect dimensions before releasing it to Assembly.
• Maintain material identification, traceability, and organization throughout the preparation process.
• Complete required production documentation accurately and report material, quality, documentation, or process concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement and cross-train on additional preparation processes as needed.
• Meet established safety, quality, productivity, and documentation requirements.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety practices.
• Support multiple product lines and work areas as trained. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Ability to follow written work instructions, drawings, travelers, and established manufacturing processes.
• Ability to perform detailed, repetitive hands-on work with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work safely with small, delicate components and materials.
• Ability to safely use, clean, and care for measuring, cutting, stripping, cleaning, labeling, engraving, heating, and other applicable preparation tools and equipment.
• Ability to recognize and communicate material, quality, or process concerns.
• Ability to work effectively with others and adjust to changing production priorities. What Will Put You Ahead
• Previous manufacturing or production experience.
• Fiber optic manufacturing experience.
• Experience handling optical fiber or other fragile materials.
• Experience with precision measuring, cutting, stripping, cleaning, or component preparation.
• Experience reading manufacturing drawings, work instructions, or travelers.
• Experience working in a quality-controlled manufacturing environment. This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.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