Machinist (Jig Grinder)

flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role involves operating conventional machine shop equipment to produce precise parts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications. With a focus on detail and quality, you will contribute to the production of innovative products that enhance the world. The company offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills can flourish. If you have a passion for machining and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in CNC is required.
• Grinding experience, especially Jig Grinding, is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Operates various conventional machine shop equipment to produce parts.
• Performs machine set-ups and checks machined parts for conformance.

Skills

CNC Machining

Attention to Detail

Machine Setup

Blueprint Reading

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

Military Technical Training

Tools

Grinders

Vertical and Horizontal Saws

Numerical Control Machines

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 04-09-2025 Job Posting End Date 05-09-2025

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

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

1st shift – from 6 am to 2.30 pm (Monday - Friday)

What a typical day looks like

• Operates various conventional machine shop equipment such as grinders, vertical and horizontal saws 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, especially Jig Grinding experience is preferable, but not required.
• Accuracy and attention to details is critically important.

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) $33.06 USD - $45.46 USD

Job Category: Operations

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available? No

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