Flex
manufacturing
Machinist(JigGrinder)
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“Machinist (Jig Grinder) at Flex. Skills: Jig Grinding, CNC Machinist. Operates various conventional machine shop equipment such as grinders, vertical and horizontal saws to produce and detail a variety of small parts, ranging form simple to complex, which are within prescribed tolerances.. Performs machine set-ups, adjusting speeds, feeds, and depth of cut, to machined parts to specifications set forth in blueprints, drawings, engineering orders, etc.”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years experience in CNC is required, Accuracy and attention to details is critically important
Nice to Have
Grinding experience, especially Jig Grinding experience is preferable, but not required
What You'll Do.
Operates various conventional machine shop equipment such as grinders
vertical and horizontal saws to produce and detail a variety of small parts
ranging form simple to complex
which are within prescribed tolerances.
Performs machine set-ups
to machined parts to specifications set forth in blueprints
Checks machined parts for conformance to prescribed tolerances.
May be required to operate numerical control machines.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-15-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-29-2026 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 an CNC **Machinist** **(Jig Grinding)** located in **Buffalo Grove IL.** **1st shift – from 6 am to 2.30 pm (Monday - Friday)** **What a typical day looks like** * Operates various conventional machine shop equipment such as grinders, vertical and horizontal saws to produce and detail a variety of small parts, ranging form simple to complex, which are within prescribed tolerances. * Performs machine set-ups, adjusting speeds, feeds, and depth of cut, to machined parts to specifications set forth in blueprints, drawings, engineering orders, etc. * Checks machined parts for conformance to prescribed tolerances. * May be required to operate numerical control machines. **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Associate’s Degree in related field, military technical training or equivalent education and training. * 2+ years experience in CNC is required * Grinding experience, especially Jig Grinding experience is preferable, but not required * Accuracy and attention to details is critically important **AW20** **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 Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) ### ### $34.40 USD - $47.30 USD Hourly ## ## Job Categ
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