CNC Turning Process Technician (Lathe & VMC)

Durex Manufacturing; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Durex Industries is seeking a CNC Turning Process Technician to own setup through verification on 1st shift. You will operate CNC lathes and related milling workflows, interpret blueprints, and drive quality through in-process checks and final inspections.

Ideal candidates are proficient with G/M-code, GD&T, and precision metrology, and comfortable mentoring teammates while maintaining safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience reading blueprints and tolerances.
• Strong attention to safety and quality.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC turning and milling workflows for production runs.
• Operate Lathe and VMC, ensuring parts meet specs.
• Interpret drawings and run quality inspections with metrology.
• Mentor teammates and coordinate with production scheduling.

Skills

CNC controls

G-code

M-code

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measurement

Tool setup

Quality inspections

Troubleshooting

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Haas

Okuma

Doosan

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

CNC Turning Process Technician (Lathe & VMC)Are you the person others call when a setup gets tricky, tolerances tighten, or G-code needs a tweak? At Durex Industries, we’re growing—and we’re looking for a CNC lathe expert ready to own the process from setup through verification on 1st shift.We’re actively hiring CNC lathe professionals and offering up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus.Your MissionBuild reliable, repeatable machining processes that produce high-precision components. You’ll operate and improve CNC turning and milling workflows while mentoring teammates, coordinating schedules, and keeping materials moving so customer deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.What Success Looks LikeTurning and milling centers run smoothly, producing parts to spec from work orders, routers, and blueprints.Close-tolerance setups are executed by interpreting drawings, samples, blueprints, and manuals; computerized instructions are installed and verified.Quality gates are passed with in-process checks, operational tests, and final inspections using precision metrology.Documentation is complete and accurate—forms, reports, logs, and records are signed and current.Troubleshooting eliminates downtime and defects; improvements are captured for future runs.Workflow, production scheduling support, inventory, and material management are coordinated proactively.Operators receive training and guidance; leadership is demonstrated through example.Additional assignments are handled with professionalism and urgency.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.Comfortable with calipers, micrometers, indicators, edge finders, and blueprint reading.Experienced with CNC controls and cutting tools.Capable of deburring and part handling to exact customer standards.Works independently; safety- and quality-minded.Organized, detail-driven communicator across departments and management.Owns results and understands the impact of decisions on others.Technical ToolkitGD&TEquipment troubleshootingCNC toolingTroubleshooting skillsCNC programmingCNC machine installationG-codeM-codeCNC machine setup & changeoverPrecision measurement & hand metrologyMachine geometry & alignmentMachine setups for production runsg-Lathe operationsMachines & Tech You’ll TouchCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, Okuma, DoosanCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): HaasCNC Lathe (5+ axis): OkumaCulture & PaceFast-paced, safety-first, and quality-obsessed. We invest in new technology and the people who bring it to life. On 1st shift, you’ll collaborate closely with teammates who care about doing it right the first time—and better the next time.