Manufacturing Technician

Your Job

In this hands-on role, you'll be focused on assisting production process engineers with troubleshooting process issues, supporting converting equipment, and building engineering prototypes. Your responsibilities will mainly involve setting up and supporting roll-to-roll converting equipment and proving out new processes. You'll be expected to work both independently and as part of a team

Our Team

Our plant in Naperville focuses on flexible circuit technology that serves a diverse customer base across consumer electronics, datacom/telecom applications, medical solutions and automotive applications. Our technical experts possess unique Printed Electronics (PE) and Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) industry experience, and we apply that knowledge to create value for our customers by supporting their needs and pushing PE devices beyond the limits of conventional circuitry solutions.

What You Will Do

• Set up machines per product drawings and standard instructions
• Provide directions and necessary training to operators
• Assist in creating processes during the new product development phase
• Perform visual inspection and measurements using calipers, drop gages, and magnifying equipment to ensure quality
• Work with Maintenance to trouble shoot and repair minor equipment issues
• Monitor production processes and provide feedback to process engineers of any deficiencies
• Modify tooling to improve performance and meet new project needs
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Demonstrated experience working with roll-to-roll converting / assembly equipment
• Experience working in production environment with automated equipment
• Implementation of new manufacturing methods including training of others to execute a process.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a VISA transfer or VISA sponsorship

• At least 2 or more years of experience operating die cutting converting machines
• Equipment maintenance experience
• Rotary machine operations or setup experience
• 2-year technical degree

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

For this role, we anticipate paying $25.00- $30.00 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At 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.

Our 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. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).