Additive Manufacturing Technician Co-Op

Your Job

As an Additive Manufacturing Technician Co-Op at Molex, you will program, set up and operate additive 3D printers, SLA and DLP machines along with supporting equipment to fabricate additive manufactured piece parts.

You will be part of the Copper Solutions Business Unit and report to the Model Shop Supervisor. Our collaborative team includes Product Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Integration Engineering, and all CSBU Tooling Teams.

• Set up and operate SLA, DLP, and FDM machines
• Post process parts: clean, remove supports, post cure, package and ship
• Measure, examine, and inspect completed parts; detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Support the Engineering community by helping develop prototype samples and product concepts.
• Support PBM (Principle based management) guiding principles: integrity, stewardship & compliance, transformation, knowledge, humility, respect and self-actualization.
• Support 6‑S housekeeping principles to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and preventative maintenance records are kept.
• Accurately complete required record‑keeping of daily work log.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• High school graduate, GED, or related additive manufacturing experience.
• The ability to do precision work and keep one's hands steady.
• The ability to work with chemicals and wear personal protective equipment when needed, (PPE).
• A team player who is cooperative and willing to consider input from supervisors, co‑workers, and members from other departments.
• A self‑starter. Candidate must be proactive rather than reactive to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines. A "Can Do" attitude.
• Good communication skills to exchange information clearly and concisely with engineers, co‑workers, and supervisor.
• Flexibility which demonstrates the ability to respond to frequent priority changes.

• Technical classes in additive manufacturing with certification.
• Ability to program additive printers.
• Ability to post‑process parts.
• Understanding of routine maintenance requirements on equipment.

For this role, we anticipate paying $16/hr to $18/hr.

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 are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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