Quality Technician (2nd shift)

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking a Quality Technician (2nd shift) to join our Quality Department and help deliver high-quality thermal solutions to customers.

You will perform precision inspections with a CMM, interpret blueprints and GD&T, use micrometers, calipers, thread gauges and gage pins, and collaborate with CNC and manufacturing teams to ensure part accuracy and drive continuous improvement. Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• GD&T and blueprint reading basics required.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, thread gauges and gage pins.
• Strong math, computer literacy, and communication skills.
• Team player with professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision inspections using CMM.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T to validate part accuracy.
• Use micrometers, calipers, thread gauges and gage pins to verify dimensions.
• Analyze data and collaborate with CNC and manufacturing teams on results.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns proactively.
• Support continuous improvement in inspection and quality processes.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Math skills

Computer systems

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Micrometers

Calipers

Thread gauges

Gage pins

Job description

Quality Technician (2nd shift)

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries has over 40 years' expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions - such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As the Quality Technician, you will join our Quality Department and play a critical role in delivering high-quality thermal solutions to industries that keep the world moving.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform precision inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T to validate part accuracy
• Use precision tools (micrometers, calipers, thread gages, gage pins) to verify dimensions
• Analyze data and collaborate with CNC and manufacturing teams on results
• Identify and communicate quality concerns proactively
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in inspection and quality processes
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment

Our Requirements:

• Basic understanding of GD&T and Blueprint reading
• Experience using measurement equipment such as mics, calipers, thread gages and gage pins.
• Comfortable with basic math and computer systems
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Pride in delivering high-quality, accurate results
• Ability to cooperate with team members while maintaining a professional attitude.

Pay Rate: $22.00-24.00 hourly (2nd shift has a 15% shift differential)

At Durex, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.