CNC Turning Center Setup Specialist

Durex Manufacturing
  • Cary, IL
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    CNC Turning Center Setup Specialist

    Who we are: Durex Industries is an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer crafting custom thermal components that enable heat, sensing, and precision temperature control for critical systems worldwide.

    Is this you?

    • Do you enjoy building a setup from scratch—selecting tools, dialing offsets, and validating first-piece quality?
    • Can you read complex prints and interpret G-code, cutter comp, tapping cycles, and I & J interpolation without breaking a sweat?
    • Are you the person others ask for help when a tool wears out, a feed rate needs tweaking, or a program needs a quick edit?
    • Do you take pride in mentoring operators and creating a safe, high-performing environment?

    What you’ll tackle

    • Plan and execute setups for conventional and close-tolerance CNC lathes using blueprints, drawings, and manuals.
    • Load programs; select/install tooling; set work/tool offsets; apply precise cutter compensation.
    • Perform first-article and in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and indicators to meet tight tolerances.
    • Troubleshoot, optimize speeds/feeds, change tooling, and adjust programs to boost throughput and quality.
    • Complete logs, sign-offs, and quality records; coach operators to standardize best practices.

    What sets you up for success

    • Blueprint literacy; proficiency with G-code, cutter comp, tapping cycles, and I & J circular moves.
    • Machining math proficiency: SFM, feeds, and RPM calculations across materials.
    • Skilled with micrometers, calipers, indicators, and edge finders.
    • Self-starter with craftsmanship mindset and a team-aware approach.
    • Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

    Work environment & hours

    • Stand frequently; occasionally lift up to 30 lbs; operate comfortably in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
    • Weekday shifts of 8–10 hours; occasional 5-hour Saturdays as production requires.

    Proficiency checklist

    You should be proficient in:

    • Equipment Troubleshooting
    • CNC Tooling
    • OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
    • G-Code
    • M-Code
    • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
    • Machine Setups for Production Runs

    Belonging at Durex

    At Durex Industries, 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.

    Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCary, IL

    Skills

    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • ISO 9001unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
    • Literacyunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • RPMunmatched
    • Turning Centerunmatched

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