Flex
manufacturing
MoldingOperator
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“Molding Operator at Flex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Performing a variety of component verifications and facilitates in-line packaging on molded products.. Sets up station with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.”
What You'll Achieve.
accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed
Industry & Context.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
0600p-0600a Rotating Shift, Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Able to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions., Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads and supervisors of the organization., Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions., Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations., Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's., Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance., Read and interpret assembly prints., Able to work with speed and accuracy., Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers.
What You'll Do.
Performing a variety of component verifications and facilitates in-line packaging on molded products.
Sets up station with the correct process inspection documents
and/or workflow instructions.
Performs visual in line verifications and/or inspections
identifying defects to workmanship standards.
Reads and interprets the manufacturing instructions.
including but not limited to microscopes and magnifying lenses.
Sets up and operates scales to weigh and measure quantities and products.
labels and verifies production.
Scans product and enters into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when able to maintain accurate job tracking records.
calculating the number of products inspected and rejected (production scrap).
Communicates any process problems with peers
and/or manufacturing support.
Maintains a neat appearance around self and work performs daily cleaning of work areas.
Completes task schedule on accountable for quality
quantity and inspection of work performed.
Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicates any process problems with peers, supervisors/leads, and/or manufacturing support.; Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads and supervisors of the organization.; Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers.
Communication Scope
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads and supervisors of the organization.; Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-06-2026 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 a **Molding Operator** located in **Buffalo Grove, IL.** 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. **0600p-0600a Rotating Shift** **What a typical day looks like:** * Sets up station with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions. * Performs visual in line verifications and/or inspections, identifying defects to workmanship standards. * Runs product. * Reads and interprets the manufacturing instructions. * Utilizes visual aids, including but not limited to microscopes and magnifying lenses. * Sets up and operates scales to weigh and measure quantities and products. * Identifies, labels, and verifies production. * Scans product and enters into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable; able to maintain accurate job tracking records. * Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected (production scrap). * Communicates any process problems with peers, supervisors/leads, and/or manufacturing support. * Maintains a neat appearance around self and work area; performs daily cleaning of work areas. * Completes task schedule on time; accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed * Practice safe work habits a
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