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Production Material OperatorLocation(s) Caldwell, Idaho Company Molex Career Field Operations & ManufacturingMolex 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.Responsibilities:Prepare 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.Skills: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.Experience: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.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.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.