Description
Job Posting Start Date 09-29-2025 Job Posting End Date 10-27-2025Flex 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
The Tool & Model Maker will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Tooling Manager
Reporting to the Hiring Manager this position is responsible for producing manufacturing, tooling, special production parts, and development models requiring high degree of accuracy and precision.
What a typical day looks like:
- Constructs, alters, repairs, or maintains complex:
- Tooling, specialized handling devices, and mechanized tooling to support new manufacturing technologies
- Special production parts, model parts for prototype equipment, test and special equipment components requiring precise inter-related tolerances
- Development models and parts for new equipment undergoing design
- Specialized machinery used in production
- Miniature and sub-miniature tooling and or assemblies requiring a high skill of expertise.
- Works to .00002 tolerances, and closer
- Provides expert support in fabrication techniques advises on design and builds optimization for form, fit, function, and cost.
- Works closely with engineering, tool designers, manufacturing and manufacturing engineering personnel to exchange information or receive clarifications of the design specs or concepts to complete job assignments.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools to fabricate complex development hardware.
- May work from blueprints, engineering and quality specifications.
- Determines methods and sequence of machining operations required and upon completion, assembles, adjusts and debugs the tooling/equipment.
- Selects appropriate material for assignment based on knowledge of material qualities and application, as well as understanding sound heat treat techniques.
Qualifications:
- Typically requires 1 -2 years related experience.
- Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques.
- Specialized knowledge of mechanical drawing and design, advanced shop mathematics, and related physical sciences, i.e. properties of various metals and plastics.
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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
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex 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).Apply on company website
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