Machine Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

About the role

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Machine Operator 1 located in Henrico, VA. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Machine Operator’s role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining automated production equipment while monitoring quality and inventory to ensure efficient, high-standard manufacturing.

Responsibilities

A typical day looks like: 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.
• Makes adjustments to 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• 6-12 months of machine operation experience and completion of company training.
• Able to read complex instructions and clearly share information with teammates and supervisors.
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings/blueprints and using measurement tools like calipers and protractors.
• Ability to perform basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for weight and distance measurements.
• Use independent judgment to solve practical problems and follow instructions in various formats (written, or diagrams).