CNC Turning Technician — Flight-Grade Manufacturing

TekPro Engineering
  • Downers Grove, IL
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Your Craft, Our Mission: Build Flight-Grade Precision

    Through TekPro, you’ll join a respected aerospace manufacturer on 2nd shift (3:00 - 1:30AM). Imagine taking raw stock through setup, first-article verification, and repeatable production—every part finished to spec in a clean, organized shop. You’ll have steady hours, dependable overtime, consistent raises, and leadership that invests in your growth.

    How You’ll Make an Impact

    Flight safety starts with perfect fits. You’ll turn critical components on 2–4 axis CNC lathes (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki), using Fanuc or similar controls. You’ll read complex blueprints, apply GD&T, and validate results with calibrated micrometers, calipers, and gauges. When issues arise, you’ll troubleshoot quickly to keep production on pace—without compromising quality.

    Your Responsibilities

    • Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce tight-tolerance aerospace parts
    • Interpret prints and GD&T; verify critical dimensions
    • Handle tool changes, offsets, and minor program edits
    • Inspect and document results using precision metrology tools
    • Resolve machining issues to maintain flow and standards

    Skills & Experience

    • 2+ years of CNC lathe setup and operation
    • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency
    • Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances
    • Experience with Fanuc or comparable controls
    • Comfort working independently on 2nd shift (3:00 - 1:30AM)

    What You’re Great At

    • Precision measurement & hand metrology
    • Aerospace manufacturing practices
    • Machine setups for production runs

    The Machines

    CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki

    Grow with Us

    Bring your turning expertise to a stable, high-demand operation that rewards accuracy and initiative with opportunities to advance.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDowners Grove, IL

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Metrologyunmatched
    • Mori Seikiunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched

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