Machine Operator

Job Posting Start Date 08-27-2025 Job Posting End Date 09-29-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Machine Operator located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the manager the potential candidate will perform a variety of duties in the set-up and operation of equipment as defined in the work instructions for each process.

• Reviews production schedules, process procedures and specifications regarding the sequential start-up, operation and control of automated equipment and peripheral hardware.

• Performs automated equipment set-up functions which include the loading of electronic components, raw cards, feeders, fixtures, stencils, chemicals, etc.

• Performs sequential start-up for the automated equipment and all peripheral hardware.

• Monitors the operation of the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Initiates adjustments to ensure that the automated equipment and peripheral hardware operate within the established control limits.

• Monitors the shelf-life usage of perishable chemicals, moisture sensitive parts and raw card assemblies.

• Inspects quality levels of production on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Makes adjustments to equipment or hardware when workmanship drops below quality specifications. Initiate rework/repair activities on product that is substandard to the specifications.

• Records data required for statistical process control or inventory management.

• Performs preventive maintenance on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware at specified intervals and schedules.

• Performs sequential shutdown, including the cleaning of the automated equipment or peripheral hardware.

• Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred. Successful completion of company provided training may be required.
• Typically requires 6-12 months of machine operator experience.
• Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process.
• To perform the major job responsibilities the use of the following tools may be required:
• Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics, PCB loading, PCB touch-up, mechanical assembly, surface mount assembly; Inspection: PCB loaded, components, measuring tools;
• Machine Operations: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, wave soldering; Mechanical & Electrical Tools: measuring tools; Office Skills: data entry, software.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement