Manufacturing Operator Jobs in Massachusetts
Manufacturing Operator jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, concentrated in the state's aerospace and defense, biotechnology, and medical device manufacturing sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level production roles to experienced process technicians. The heaviest hiring is in and around Worcester, Lowell, and the Greater Boston corridor, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintain significant production operations. The most sought-after specialties include cleanroom production, precision machining, and GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Molex is seeking candidates for the Operator role at our South Grafton, MA facility to operate and monitor wire and cable equipment while adhering to quality specifications, manufacturing procedures and safety guidelines.
We are seeking operators for 3rd shift which includes a 15% shift premium. The starting pay for this role is $19-$25/hour ( $21.85-$28.75 after the shift premium)
Why Join Our Night Shift Team?
- Massive Milestone Bonuses: New employees e arn an extra $ 1,500 bonus after 30 days of employment, a $ 3,000 bonus after 18 0 days , plus an additional $ 10 ,000 bonus after 360 days on the job (Total of $ 14 , 5 00 in your first year ).
- Top-Tier Night Shift Premium: Receive a 15 % hourly differential , putting your actual walk-away hourly pay between $21.85-$28.75 after the shift premium .
- Accelerated Hiring Process: Simple 1-round on-site interview with a conditional hiring decision made within 72 hours .
- Paid On-The-Job Training: No prior medical manufacturing or wire/cable experience required -we provide full, comprehensive training from day one.
- Modern Work Environment: Safe, clean, and climate-controlled production floor
Full Benefits From Day One
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company matching.
- Three weeks' vacation per year and holiday pay.
Our Team
At Molex South Grafton, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. We believe in leveraging each person's unique skills and interests to maximize our collective impact. We foster a culture where responsibilities and expectations are clear, contributions are recognized, and everyone is encouraged to develop their talents and pursue work they're passionate about. If you're looking for an environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you'll thrive with us.
What You Will Do
- Set up and operate specialized precision machinery to manufacture high-performance cable and wire components.
- Perform basic quality checks on finished materials using micrometers, calipers, or digital visual equipment.
- Document production counts and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
- Work independently and efficiently alongside an autonomous night shift floor crew.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
- Basic mechanical aptitude gained through work experience, education, hobbies, or other hands-on activities involving tools, equipment, or mechanical components.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience working in a wire and cable manufacturing plant
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 , aquí , or tu ).
Molex is seeking candidates for the Operator role at our South Grafton, MA facility to operate and monitor wire and cable equipment while adhering to quality specifications, manufacturing procedures and safety guidelines.
We are seeking operators for 3rd shift which includes a 15% shift premium. The starting pay for this role is $19-$25/hour ( $21.85-$28.75 after the shift premium)
Why Join Our Night Shift Team?
- Massive Milestone Bonuses: New employees e arn an extra $ 1,500 bonus after 30 days of employment, a $ 3,000 bonus after 18 0 days , plus an additional $ 10 ,000 bonus after 360 days on the job (Total of $ 14 , 5 00 in your first year ).
- Top-Tier Night Shift Premium: Receive a 15 % hourly differential , putting your actual walk-away hourly pay between $21.85-$28.75 after the shift premium .
- Accelerated Hiring Process: Simple 1-round on-site interview with a conditional hiring decision made within 72 hours .
- Paid On-The-Job Training: No prior medical manufacturing or wire/cable experience required -we provide full, comprehensive training from day one.
- Modern Work Environment: Safe, clean, and climate-controlled production floor
Full Benefits From Day One
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company matching.
- Three weeks' vacation per year and holiday pay.
Our Team
At Molex South Grafton, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. We believe in leveraging each person's unique skills and interests to maximize our collective impact. We foster a culture where responsibilities and expectations are clear, contributions are recognized, and everyone is encouraged to develop their talents and pursue work they're passionate about. If you're looking for an environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you'll thrive with us.
What You Will Do
- Set up and operate specialized precision machinery to manufacture high-performance cable and wire components.
- Perform basic quality checks on finished materials using micrometers, calipers, or digital visual equipment.
- Document production counts and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
- Work independently and efficiently alongside an autonomous night shift floor crew.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
- Basic mechanical aptitude gained through work experience, education, hobbies, or other hands-on activities involving tools, equipment, or mechanical components.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience working in a wire and cable manufacturing plant
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 , aquí , or tu ).
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing operator jobs across Massachusetts.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Massachusetts manufacturing employers
- Prior experience operating production machinery or automated manufacturing equipment
- Ability to read blueprints, work orders, and standard operating procedures
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO, or FDA quality standards common in Massachusetts facilities
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one preferred by many employers
Manufacturing Operator Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing operator in Massachusetts?
Most manufacturing operator positions in Massachusetts require a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by on-the-job training provided by the employer. No state-issued license is required for the role itself, though employers in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices expect familiarity with GMP standards. Completing a vocational program at a Massachusetts community college in manufacturing technology or industrial operations gives candidates a competitive edge.
Which companies hire manufacturing operators in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring manufacturing operators in Massachusetts right now include Entegris, Molex, and Bio-Techne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's strong concentration of defense, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing companies means consistent demand across both large corporations and specialized contract manufacturers.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most manufacturing operator jobs?
Bedford, Devens, and Chelmsford have the most manufacturing operator openings in Massachusetts. The distribution reflects the state's industrial geography: Greater Boston and its suburbs anchor life sciences and medical device production, Worcester supports a dense cluster of precision and defense manufacturers, and Lowell's legacy industrial base has transitioned into advanced and contract manufacturing that continues to drive steady hiring.
Are there remote manufacturing operator jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing operator work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical production equipment, so most roles require full on-site presence. About 25% of manufacturing operator openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be quality documentation, process monitoring, or training coordination functions rather than direct floor production.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing operator in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to production associate or general laborer openings at large Massachusetts contract manufacturers or life sciences companies, many of which hire without prior experience and train on the job. Employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Raytheon Technologies run structured onboarding programs for new production staff. Completing a short manufacturing technology certificate at Quinsigamond Community College or Middlesex Community College signals commitment and improves your chances.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing operator jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to manufacturing operator jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that fit your background and experience, then apply directly to the ones that match. No sign-up is required to see the listings.
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