Picture your first hour: the hum of a turning center coming online, a complex print in hand, and a custom workflow you shape from start to finish. At Durex Industries—an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer of custom thermal components for heat, sensing, and precision temperature control—you’ll turn intricate blueprints into flawless parts that power critical systems worldwide.
Why you’ll thrive here
Complex setups, real craftsmanship: Configure close-tolerance CNC lathes and run unique jobs that demand attention to detail.
Lead by influence: Mentor operators, share best practices, and elevate team capability.
Stable growth: Join a quality-driven, safety-first manufacturer investing in continuous improvement.
A day in the role
Review blueprints, engineering drawings, and manuals to plan setups for conventional and tight-tolerance CNC turning centers.
Load programs; choose and install tooling; set work/tool offsets; dial in cutter compensation for accurate results.
Execute first-piece inspections and in-process checks using calipers, micrometers, and indicators to meet tight tolerances.
Troubleshoot issues; fine-tune speeds/feeds; replace worn tools; and make on-the-fly program edits to improve efficiency.
Document logs, sign-offs, and quality records—while coaching operators to uphold a safe, high-performing shop.
What you bring
Fluent in blueprint reading; understand G-codes, cutter comp, tapping cycles, and I & J circular interpolation.
Solid machining math: calculate SFM, feeds, and RPMs for different materials.
Hands-on with precision tools: micrometers, calipers, indicators, and edge finders.
Independent problem-solver with pride in workmanship and awareness of team impact.
Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Physical demands & schedule
Stand frequently and lift up to 30 lbs occasionally in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Work 8–10 hour weekday shifts, with occasional 5-hour Saturdays based on production needs.
Tools of the trade
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
Our commitment
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.