Machinist

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Job Summary

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

Job summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an experienced CNC Mill Machinist located in Buffalo Grove, IL

Reporting to the Tooling Manager this role involves performing a variety of complex, specialized tasks related to the construction, repair, maintenance, and calibration of machine shop tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and instruments.

Schedule - Mon- Fri - 6am-2:30pm

What a typical day looks like :

• Operates multiple CNC milling machines to produce tight tolerance, complex parts.
• Perform complex machine set-ups, adjust speeds, feeds, and do basic program editing to ensure that parts are made to the correct specifications and tolerance.
• Inspect machined parts against blueprints and 3D models.
• Machine and inspect parts within .0002"
• Fill out inspection reports accurately.

Education/Experience:

• High School or GED degree. Experience with Mazak and Mazatrol experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC milling machines.
• Advanced knowledge of modifying speeds and feeds.
• Advanced knowledge of milling cutters
• Ability to operate multiple machines.
• Knowledge of machine editing.
• Advanced inspection skills.
• Advanced blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to interrogate 3D models and blue prints.
• Basic Knowledge of injection molds and components.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with very limited supervision.
• Able to do preventative maintenance on machines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details are critically important.
• Knowledge of Makino, Roders, Mikron, or Mazak machining centers is preferred.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• 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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 07-27-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-07-2026
The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$31.04 USD - $42.68 USD Hourly

Job Category
Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

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