Inspection & Repair Operator A Shift

Flex; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Inspection & Repair Operator to join our manufacturing teams in Salt Lake City. You will inspect, identify defects, and perform repair activities to ensure workmanship meets customer standards.

You will set up workstations, interpret drawings, and document results while collaborating with peers to resolve production issues. Tolerances and quality controls are essential to the role.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related manufacturing, inspection, repair, or production experience.
• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex instructions, procedures, drawings, and visual aids.
• Experience following quality standards, inspection procedures, and testing methods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Proficiency using inspection tools and measurement devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with process inspection documents and workflow instructions.
• Perform in-process and final go/no-go inspections on electronics and assemblies.
• Execute touch-up and repair activities as required.
• Interpret drawings and use microscopes to support inspection and repair.
• Enter inspection results into shop floor control systems and tracking systems.
• Adjust materials to meet electrical and dimensional requirements.
• Communicate issues and collaborate with teams to resolve production concerns.
• Document inspection results and repaired products.
• Utilize repair materials and equipment to perform operations.
• Operate inspection equipment, including Automatic Inspection machines.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Inspection expertise

Repair skills

Reading drawings

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Quality standards

Measuring instruments

Tools

Microscopes

Automatic Inspection machines

Job description

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.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Inspection & Repair Operator to our team.

Reporting to the Inspection & Repair Operator the Inspection & Repair Operator will be in charge of supporting manufacturing operations through product inspection, defect identification, repair activities, and quality verification to ensure products meet workmanship and customer standards.

What a typical day looks like:

• Set up workstations with the appropriate process inspection documents, screens, and workflow instructions.
• Perform in-process and final "go/no-go" inspections on electronics, subassemblies, peripherals, and larger assemblies to identify defects according to workmanship standards.
• Execute touch-up and repair activities on products as required.
• Interpret manufacturing instructions, visual aids, drawings, microscopes, and magnification tools to support inspection and repair activities.
• Scan products and accurately enter information into shop floor control systems and manual tracking systems.
• Adjust, trim, or process materials and components to achieve specified electrical and dimensional requirements.
• Communicate process issues and collaborate with manufacturing support teams, supervisors, and peers to resolve production concerns.
• Document inspection results, including products inspected, rejected, and repaired.
• Utilize repair materials, tools, and equipment necessary to perform repair operations effectively.
• Operate inspection equipment, including Automatic Inspection machines, to identify defects and support product quality.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• At least 1 year of related manufacturing, inspection, repair, or production experience and successful completion of any related on-the-job training programs.
• Demonstrated technical skills with the ability to support training, guide team members, and work across multiple shifts or product lines.
• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex instructions, procedures, drawings, and visual aids.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to employees, leads, and supervisors.
• Ability to apply common-sense problem-solving skills in standardized manufacturing environments.
• Experience following quality standards, inspection procedures, and testing methods.
• Ability to identify defects, analyze issues, and implement corrective actions within established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and workmanship standards.
• Proficiency using inspection tools, measuring devices, microscopes, magnification equipment, and automated inspection systems is preferred.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Flex does 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 [e-mail] 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).