Molding Operator 1

Job Posting Start Date 01-05-2026 Job Posting End Date 02-16-2026 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

Job Description

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.

0600a-0600p Rotating Shift

Responsibilities:

• 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 about self and work area; performs daily cleaning of work areas.
• Completes task schedule on time; accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed.
  
  
  Work Environment:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  
  
  Physical Demands:
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle small components, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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) $17.98 USD - $24.27 USD Hourly

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).