Automation Technician

Your Job

Molex is currently seeking an Automation Technician to join our Sammons facility in Bolingbrook, IL to help with upcoming projects and growth in the company. The Automation Technician assembles, sets up, debugs, repairs and operates automation equipment and all related support equipment according to assembly blueprints or detail drawings.This role may include working under equipment and in tight spaces and possible travel (Domestic and / or International) of 10 – 15 %. We are looking for someone with 5 - 10 years of experience in this field and looking to continue a long-term career in automation.

Our Team

Molex is a global leader in creating connections for life through transformative technologies. With presence in over 40 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of connectivity products, services, and solutions for various industries, including data communications, medical, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics. Molex is a subsidiary of Koch Inc.

Our group is under the medical division, but our work is available to all divisions within Koch. We design custom automation for customers and out plants. Most of our work is medically related and therefore bound for a clean room environment.

What You Will Do

• Set up, debug, repair and operate automation equipment and all related support equipment.
• Fit, assemble and fabricate machine components according to assembly blueprints or detail drawings.
• Set up / operate 6 x 12 manual grinders holding + / - .0005 tolerances.
• Set up / operate Bridgeport mills holding + / - .002 tolerances.
• Operate and maintain tool room gauging and inspection equipment.
• Conduct record keeping such as daily work tickets, etc.
• Assemble and debug all mechanical devices according to print specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics and use them to wire and plumb stations on the machine.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

For this role, we anticipate paying $35-40 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.