The Production Specialist supports manufacturing processes, improves assembly efficiency, assists operators, monitors equipment performance, and ensures product quality.
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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Specialist located in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Reporting to the Associate Production Supervisor, the Production Specialist involves being responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area.
Hours: 6:00 am -6:00 pm (Rotating shift)
What a typical day looks like:
- Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.
- Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.
- Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.
- Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls.
- Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
- Supports team in making process and efficiency improvements.
- Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.
- Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments.
- Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor.
- Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.
- Performs spot checks on product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
- Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- 2-4 years’ experience in similar position
- Minimum 1 year machine troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of and experience with assembly requirements
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Medical device experience preferred.
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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 08-05-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-28-2026The 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.
$21.61 USD - $29.18 USD HourlyJob CategoryOperationsIs Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex 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).Flex Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA Office
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