Machine Operator II

Flexco; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexco is seeking an experienced Machine Operator II for their Downers Grove facility. The successful candidate will operate and troubleshoot machines in a modern manufacturing environment, focusing on quality and teamwork. Flexco offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a people-first culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance on day one

Pension plan

401k with 2% company match

15 vacation days and 5 personal days

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude required.
• Comfort with physical effort needed to handle parts and cartons.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various machines including automatic bagging machines.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and ensure quality standards are met.
• Pack and move completed parts and bags according to procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to handle average weight material

Job description

Flexco, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM

MACHINE OPERATOR II

Location: Downers Grove

Labor grade: DG8

Hours: The hours are 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Are you a skilled machine operator who is looking for the chance to grow and advance in a team environment? Do you have experience operating machine operation?

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Machine Operator II to work in our air-conditioned facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and top applicants will have previous experience operating a complex bagging or packaging machine. The role will be responsible for setting, operating, and troubleshooting various machines within this cell.

Level 2 MachineOperators at Flexco can expect a starting compensation of between $22.00 - $27.00 per hour, or more, depending on experience, skills and education.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on being people first, better together, customer centered, committed to excellence and forward thinking. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of Chicago's "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources and to the list of “Chicago’s Top Workplaces” by the Chicago Tribune

Flexco offers generous packages including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance on day one of employment
• Pension plan
• 401k with 2% company match
• 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance

Purpose: Perform duties to set up and operate a variety of equipment such as small punch presses, automatic assembly machine, top plate bagger machine, and box maker.

What you will need:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is required for this position.
• Comfort with moderate physical effort required to handle parts and cartons, which is equivalent to lifting or moving average weight material frequently.
• Exposure to noise – PPE Required.

What you will be doing:

• Working from an ERP, job orders, product control and inspection procedures, preventive maintenance procedures, machine manuals, kit lists, and instructions.
• Ensuring inventory is accurate and up to date
• Setting up automated assembly machine, install specified die sets and fix sets and fixtures in machine for new setups and enter quantity to be run in machine control unit and adjust tracks as necessary.
• Setting up automatic bagging machine, adjust track width and air blow off, ensure correct hoppers of parts are put up, clean out bucket conveyor, set up each drop shoot for number of parts to go into bag, and enter tolerances in weigh scale and get count and sensitivity on panel.
• Running and inspect sample parts, assemblies and bag units to check machine setups and adjust as necessary to maintain job specifications and established quality standards.
• Packing completed parts and bags in cartons following prescribed procedures and moving material in the area as required.
• Operating equipment to form and glue boxes, trouble shoot, count boxes and manually place in packing cartons. Move cartons to designated locations. Hand form and staple cartons and visually inspect for defects.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Flexco, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America