Molding Operator

Job Posting Start Date 03-03-2026 Job Posting End Date 04-27-2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Summary</h2><p>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a <b>Molding Operator </b>located in <b>Buffalo Grove, IL.</b></p><p>Reporting to the manager the potential candidate would be responsible for performing a variety of component verifications and facilitates in-line packaging on molded products.</p><p></p><p><b>0600p-0600a Rotating Shift</b></p><p><b>What a typical day looks like:</b></p><ul><li>Sets up station with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.</li><li>Performs visual in line verifications and/or inspections, identifying defects to workmanship standards.</li><li>Runs product.</li><li>Reads and interprets the manufacturing instructions.</li><li>Utilizes visual aids, including but not limited to microscopes and magnifying lenses.</li><li> Sets up and operates scales to weigh and measure quantities and products.</li><li> Identifies, labels, and verifies production.</li><li>Scans product and enters into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable; able to maintain accurate job tracking records.</li><li>Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected (production scrap).</li><li>Communicates any process problems with peers, supervisors/leads, and/or manufacturing support.</li><li> Maintains a neat appearance around self and work area; performs daily cleaning of work areas.</li><li>Completes task schedule on time; accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed</li><li>Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The experience we’re looking to add to our team:</b></p><ul><li>Typically requires a High School diploma or equivalent</li><li>Able to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions.</li><li>Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads and supervisors of the organization.</li><li>Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.</li><li>Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.</li><li>Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10&#39;s and 100&#39;s.</li><li>Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance. Read and interpret assembly prints.</li><li>Able to work with speed and accuracy. Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers.</li></ul><p><b>AW20</b></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you&#39;ll receive for the great work you provide:</b></p><ul><li>Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li>Matching 401(k) Contributions</li><li>Vacation and Paid Sick Time</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)<h3></h3><h3></h3>$17.98 USD - $24.27 USD Hourly<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>Operations<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Is Sponsorship Available?</p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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