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Machinist

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In-Office
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
31-43 Hourly
Junior
In-Office
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
31-43 Hourly
Junior
The Machinist operates machining equipment, performs setups, checks part conformance, and may operate CNC machines, ensuring production accuracy.
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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Machinist located in Buffalo Grove IL.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Operates various conventional machine shop equipment such as grinders, Okamoto water grinders to produce and detail a variety of small parts, ranging from 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 with small details

  • Manuel machine experience is preferrable

  • Machine shop experience is preferable

  • 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

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 09-23-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-26-2026

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 CategoryOperations

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).

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