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In this role you will deliver defect-free product by applying disciplined workmanship, following regulated processes, and helping drive continual improvement in a safety- and quality-focused environment.\nOur Team\nYou will be part of a cross-functional production team that partners closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet demanding customer requirements (AS9100, ITAR). The team values precision, traceability, and continuous improvement while operating in a controlled, high-reliability manufacturing environment.\nWhat You Will Do\nOperate production and manufacturing equipment according to work instructions and process requirements.\nLoad materials, monitor machine performance, and make basic adjustments as required.\nMaintain full traceability and accurate documentation for all work, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR/DFARS, and customer-specific requirements.\nApply disciplined assembly techniques (crimp, solder, splice, potting, conformal coating, heat-shrink) to deliver repeatable, auditable results.\nUse inspection and test methods (visual, dimensional, electrical testing) to verify integrity and collaborate with Quality to resolve nonconformances.\nContribute ideas and participate in continuous improvement activities (5S, Kaizen, process simplification) to improve output, reduce defects, and shorten lead time.\nCommunicate proactively with Leads, Engineers, and Inspectors to escalate issues, implement corrective actions, and support training for newer team members.\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nHigh school diploma or GED.\n1+ years of hands-on manufacturing or assembly experience (electronics, interconnect, or cable harness preferred).\nAble to read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and written work instructions; basic measurement and arithmetic skills.\nEligible to work on ITAR-controlled programs (U.S. person status if required) and able to pass background checks and drug screening.\nAble to stand for extended periods, perform fine-motor tasks, and occasionally lift up to 30-50 lbs per site policy.\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nIPC-A-610 certification (or equivalent) and/or J-STD-001 soldering certification.\nDirect experience with cable harness assembly, crimp tooling, crimp press qualification, and harness test equipment (continuity, hi-pot).\nFamiliarity with AS9100/FAI (AS9102) requirements and aerospace/defense quality systems.\nExperience working in ESD-controlled or other controlled-environment manufacturing areas and using microscopes/video inspection systems.\nDemonstrated participation in Lean/continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S implementations, productivity improvements).\nFor this role, we anticipate paying $17.00/hr. - $19.00/hr. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.\n\nAt 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.\nHiring Philosophy\nAll 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.\nWho We Are\nAerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS)\nMolex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) Division delivers mission-critical connectivity, signal technologies, and electronic solutions designed for the most demanding environments. Drawing on decades of engineering excellence and innovation, we support aerospace, defense, space, and other high-reliability markets where performance is essential and failure is not an option.\nFrom enabling next-generation communications and data transfer to providing rugged interconnect and electronic solutions for mission-critical systems, our technologies help customers advance capabilities across air, land, sea, and space. At ADS, we combine deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and a culture of principled entrepreneurship to create value for our customers, communities, and one another.\nJoin us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense through innovation, reliability, and purpose-driven solutions.\nAt 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.\nOur Benefits\nOur 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nEqual Opportunities\nEqual 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. 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