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Machinist

Flex
Flex Salary
Buffalo, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2026
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.

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:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an experienced CNC Mill Machinist located in Buffalo Grove, IL

Reporting to the Tooling Manager this role involves performing a variety of complex, specialized tasks related to the construction, repair, maintenance, and calibration of machine shop tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and instruments.

Schedule - Mon- Fri - 6am-2:30pm

What a typical day looks like:

  • Operates multiple CNC milling machines to produce tight tolerance, complex parts.
  • Perform complex machine set-ups, adjust speeds, feeds, and do basic program editing to ensure that parts are made to the correct specifications and tolerance.
  • Inspect machined parts against blueprints and 3D models.
  • Machine and inspect parts within .0002”
  • Fill out inspection reports accurately.

Education/Experience:

  • High School or GED degree. Experience with Mazak and Mazatrol experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of CNC milling machines.
  • Advanced knowledge of modifying speeds and feeds.
  • Advanced knowledge of milling cutters
  • Ability to operate multiple machines.
  • Knowledge of machine editing.
  • Advanced inspection skills.
  • Advanced blueprint reading skills.
  • Ability to interrogate 3D models and blue prints.
  • Basic Knowledge of injection molds and components.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently with very limited supervision.
  • Able to do preventative maintenance on machines.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to details are critically important.
  • Knowledge of Makino, Roders, Mikron, or Mazak machining centers is preferred.

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 accessibility@flex.com 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).

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