Flex
MoldingOperator
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“Molding Operator at Flex. Skills: Component verification, In-line packaging, Visual inspection. Set up station with correct process inspection documents. Perform visual in line verifications”
What You'll Achieve.
Accountable for quality; Accountable for quantity; Accountable for inspection of work performed
Industry & Context.
Deal with problems; Identify defects
Rotating shift
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent, Able to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions, Ability to effectively present information, Ability to apply common sense understanding, Ability to deal with problems, Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, Ability to perform operations using weight measurement and distance, Read and interpret assembly prints, Able to work with speed and accuracy, Able to communicate effectively, Relate to co-workers
What You'll Do.
Set up station with correct process inspection documents
Perform visual in line verifications
Perform visual inspections
Identify defects to workmanship standards
Read manufacturing instructions
Interpret manufacturing instructions
Enter data into shop floor control system
Use manual tracking systems
Maintain accurate job tracking records
Calculate products inspected
Calculate products rejected
Communicate process problems with peers
Communicate process problems with supervisors
Communicate process problems with leads
Communicate process problems with manufacturing support
Maintain neat appearance
Perform daily cleaning of work areas
Complete task schedule
Accountable for quality
Accountable for quantity
Accountable for inspection of work performed
Practice safe work habits
Report unsafe conditions to supervisor
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with peers; Communicate with supervisors; Communicate with leads; Communicate with manufacturing support
Communication Scope
Present information
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 06-03-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-27-2026 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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