Tool & Model Maker Job at Flex, Buffalo Grove, IL

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  • Flex
  • Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 01-07-2026 Job Posting End Date 02-23-2026 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.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Tool and Model Maker located in Buffalo Grove IL.

Responsible for producing manufacturing, tooling, special production parts, and development models requiring high degree of accuracy and precision.

0600a-0230p M-F

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.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires Associate’s degree or equivalent apprenticeship and/or education.
  • Typically requires 1 -2 years related experience.
  • Demonstrates advanced technical skills.
  • 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.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

AW20

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) $25.61 USD - $35.21 USD Hourly

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No 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).

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours,

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