Quality Technician (2nd shift)

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

Job summary

Durex Industries is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Quality Department and deliver high-quality thermal solutions to diverse industries. You will perform precision inspections, read blueprints, and verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers.

You will collaborate with CNC and manufacturing teams, communicate quality concerns proactively, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, organized work environment. The role is based in Cary, IL on-site.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Experience using measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, thread gauges 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.

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

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Thread gauges

Gage pins

Job description

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.