Machine Operator - 1st Shift

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.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Machine Operator located in Henrico
. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator role performs a variety of duties in the set-up and operation of equipment as defined in the work instructions for each process.

• Reviews production schedules, process procedures and specifications regarding the sequential start-up, operation and control of automated equipment and peripheral hardware.
• Performs automated equipment set-up functions which include the loading of electronic components, raw cards, feeders, fixtures, stencils, chemicals, etc.
• Performs sequential start-up for the automated equipment and all peripheral hardware.
• Monitors the operation of the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Initiates adjustments to ensure that the automated equipment and peripheral hardware operate within the established control limits.
• Monitors the shelf-life usage of perishable chemicals, moisture sensitive parts and raw card assemblies.
• Inspects quality levels of production on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Adjusts equipment or hardware when workmanship drops below quality specifications. Initiate rework/repair activities on product that is substandard to the specifications.
• Records data required for statistical process control or inventory management.
• Performs preventive maintenance on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware at specified intervals and schedules.
• Performs sequential shutdown, including the cleaning of the automated equipment or peripheral hardware.

• Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 5+ years of machine operator experience or experience in a related area required
• Completion of company provided training may be required.
• Able to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads and supervisors of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance.
• Requires the ability to operate and maintain most machines
• Must have basic programming skills, complex troubleshooting and monthly maintenance. Demonstrates advanced manufacturing line skills which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees.
• Has awareness of new line technologies/ techniques.
• Minor troubleshooting skills, and basic monthly maintenance of machine to understand machine.
• Demonstrates manufacturing line skills and detailed manufacturing line knowledge and may lead process.

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.

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