Manufacturing Technician

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex, based in Buffalo Grove, IL, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to support equipment setup, calibration, and process improvements within our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with engineering teams to test products, run experiments, and ensure quality standards are met while maintaining efficient production.

The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with a late afternoon shift and requires independent work and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing/production experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with quality inspection and testing methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers with equipment setup, calibration, and process validation activities.
• Assist in manufacturing experiments, trials, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform rework, inspection, and quality testing of parts and assemblies.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate operational data using software and manufacturing systems.
• Make online adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment based on data analysis.
• Maintain accurate production, testing, and process documentation.

Skills

Reading specs

Troubleshooting

Data collection

Team collaboration

Software proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Technical cert/associate preferred

Tools

Computer systems

Data analysis software

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.

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technician will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reports to General Manager. This role supports manufacturing operations by performing a variety of technical and production-related activities. This role works closely with engineering teams to assist with equipment setup, process improvements, product testing, and manufacturing experiments. The Manufacturing Technician helps ensure products meet quality standards while supporting efficient and continuous production operations.

Schedule

0200p-1030p Monday - Friday (5% Shift Diff)

Principle Accountabilities

• Support engineers with equipment setup, calibration, and process validation activities.
• Assist in conducting manufacturing experiments, trials, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform rework, inspection, and quality testing of parts, components, subassemblies, and finished products.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate operational data using specialized software and manufacturing systems.
• Make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment based on data analysis and established procedures.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Assist in identifying manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Support the development and improvement of manufacturing methods, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate production, testing, and process documentation.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while performing assigned duties.
• Works with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks.
• Works with engineers in conducting experiments.
• Performs rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.
• Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with quality inspection and testing methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data collection software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

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 [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).