Skilled Technician

Job Title: Production Team – Level 4 Skilled Technician

Location: On-site in Geneva, Illinois

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Duration: Long Term Employment

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Interviews for this position will begin July 8, 2026.

We are seeking a skilled technician with deep understanding of CNC lathes and a background in manufacturing process improvement to join our production team.

Production team members are responsible for setting up and running machines and assembly cells to produce parts, utilizing standard work and technical drawings, collaborating on problem solving and improvements so that we can strengthen our production systems.

• Learns and follows standards to load castings and bars into machines, set up, operate and monitor production machines and equipment as well as assembly and shipping processes.
• Addresses alarms, troubleshoots problems, and ensures continuous flow to meet daily schedules and standards for production, quality, and safety.
• Installs, maintains, and monitors production tooling, equipment, and supplies to ensure optimal performance and quality.
• Assures quality in the process by gaging, measuring, and collecting and recording production data.
• Collaborates with manufacturing engineering, production, safety and other stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and improve production processes and systems.
• Tracks and documents performance metrics, identifies issues and improvement opportunities to support continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Drives and supports continuous improvement by understanding organizational goals, engaging stakeholders, observing processes, identifying and resolving obstacles, measuring processes, documenting gaps, and applying root cause analysis.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two (2) plus years of experience setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting CNC lathes, with Haas and/or Fanuc controls preferred.
• Proven experience in performing detailed root cause analysis to uncover underlying causes of process failures, quality issues, or customer complaints.
• Experience driving a forklift, operating and troubleshooting non-CNC machining, and grinding is a plus.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

• Proof of full COVID vaccination or waiver.
• Dependable and reliable to work scheduled hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at our facility in Geneva, IL.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8 hours daily.
• Strong English communication skills—both verbal and written.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Team player.
• Open-minded thinking and ability to be coached to follow standards, systems, and safety protocols.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00 based on experience & qualifications.

• Health, Dental, and Vision – NORMAC pays portion for employees and dependents.
• 401(k)
• 3% Safe Harbor plus Profit Sharing
• Generous Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays

• GD&T
• Continuous Improvement
• CNC Tooling
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• G-Code
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Doosan)
• Manual Grinder
• Manual Lathe
• Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Haas, Doosan)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Grinder
• Manual Vertical Mill
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Gear Machinery

NORMAC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Internal Posting Disclaimer: Selection for this role will be based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and internal equity. Not all applicants will be selected for interviews.