Aerospace CNC Lathe Setup Pro 2nd Shift

TekPro Engineering; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro Engineering seeks a skilled CNC lathe operator for its 2nd shift in Downers Grove, IL. You will set up and run 2–4 axis lathes, read blueprints with GD&T, and make small program adjustments to meet tight aerospace tolerances.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of lathe experience, familiarity with Fanuc or similar controls, and a track record of precision in independent, high-cleanliness environments. Overtime is common.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC lathe experience (setup and operation).
• Blueprint fluency and strong GD&T understanding.
• History of holding tight tolerances in production environments.
• Comfort with Fanuc or equivalent controls.
• Ability to work independently on 2nd shift (3:00 - 1:30AM).

Responsibilities

• Set up and run 2–4 axis CNC lathes for aerospace components.
• Read/interpret blueprints and GD&T to ensure conformance.
• Execute tool changes, offsets, and small program tweaks.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; log results.
• Troubleshoot chip control, surface finish, and dimensional issues to keep production moving.

Skills

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Independent on 2nd shift

Fanuc controls knowledge

Aerospace manufacturing standards

Tools

Haas CNC Lathe

Okuma CNC Lathe

Doosan CNC Lathe

DMG Mori Seiki

Job description

TekPro Engineering seeks a skilled CNC lathe operator for its 2nd shift in Downers Grove, IL. You will set up and run 2–4 axis lathes, read blueprints with GD&T, and make small program adjustments to meet tight aerospace tolerances.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of lathe experience, familiarity with Fanuc or similar controls, and a track record of precision in independent, high-cleanliness environments. Overtime is common.