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Precision CNC Lathe ProgrammerOperator

Durex Manufacturing

Cary, IL 60013 • $25.00 to $35.00 / hr • 9/26/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Precision CNC Lathe ProgrammerOperator

Now hiring for 2nd shift with a signon bonus up to $5,000. Join Durex Industries and help us scale production with new, stateoftheart equipment.

Your impact
  • Produce hightolerance components on turning and milling centers using routers, work orders, and engineered prints.
  • Own setups: study drawings and samples, load programs, install tools, verify offsets, and run first articles.
  • Execute inprocess inspections, operational checks, and final verifications using precision metrology.
  • Maintain complete documentation: signoffs, forms, logs, reports, and digital records.
  • Support continuous improvement through troubleshooting, program tweaks, and tooling optimization.
  • Contribute beyond the spindle: operator training, workflow coordination, production scheduling support, inventory and material management, and team leadership as experience grows.
Musthave qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Comfort with calipers, micrometers, indicators, edge finders, and blueprint reading.
  • Experience with CNC controls and cutting tools; capable of deburring and handling parts to customer requirements.
  • Independent, organized, detaildriven, and committed to safety and quality.
  • Professional communication across departments; accountable for decisions and outcomes.
Technical toolkit
  • GD&T proficiency and print interpretation.
  • Equipment troubleshooting and rootcause analysis.
  • CNC tooling selection and optimization for cycle time and surface finish.
  • CNC programming (Gcode, Mcode) and onmachine edits.
  • CNC machine installation; machine geometry and alignment best practices.
  • Setup and changeover for repeat and new production runs.
  • Precision measurement and hand metrology; strong lathe fundamentals.
Equipment you will run
  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, Okuma, Doosan.
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Haas.
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis): Okuma.
Why this role
  • Operate on a steady 2nd shift while working with brandnew technology.
  • Join a growing manufacturer where craftsmanship, quality, and safety lead.
  • Earn a competitive signon bonus and expand your influence through training and leadership opportunities.