Skilled Technician

Precision Turning & Continuous Improvement Specialist Where:
Geneva, Illinois (On-site)
When:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Type:
Full Time | Duration:
Long Term Employment Interviews begin July 8, 2026.

Why this role?

Do you enjoy setting up CNC lathes and dialing in threads until they’re perfect?

Do you see alarms as invitations to problem-solve?

Do you thrive in a lean environment where you can improve systems—not just run them?

If yes, you’ll feel at home at Norton McMurray Manufacturing (NORMAC), a team that has supported the natural gas industry with reliability and precision since 1938.Your impact

Set up, operate, and monitor CNC lathes and assembly cells using standard work and technical drawings.

Address alarms quickly; troubleshoot to maintain flow and meet schedule, quality, and safety goals.

Install and maintain tooling; verify performance and part quality with in-process checks.

Measure, gauge, and document production data to ensure compliance and repeatability.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Safety to remove obstacles.

Track KPIs, identify gaps, and lead root cause analysis (5 Why) for continuous improvement.

What you bring

High school diploma or GED2+ years setting up/operating/maintaining/troubleshooting thread-cutting lathes (Haas and/or Fanuc strongly preferred)
Proven root cause analysis experience for process failures, quality escapes, or customer issues

Nice to have: forklift experience, non-CNC machining, and grinding

Hands-on experience in a lean manufacturing environment

Role requirements

Proof of full COVID vaccination or waiver
* On-site reliability:
Monday–Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Geneva, ILLift up to 50 lbs; stand for 8 hours

Clear written and verbal English Mechanical aptitude and a team-first attitude

Coachability; follow standards, systems, and safety protocols
18+ years of age Contact HR for more details

Compensation & benefits

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

Health, Dental, Vision – employer-paid portion for employees and dependents
401(k)3% Safe Harbor plus Profit Sharing Generous Vacation and Personal Time Off Paid Holidays Technical capabilities

You should be proficient in:

GD&TContinuous ImprovementCNC Tooling5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
CNC Machine RepairCNC Machine Installation Preventive Maintenance & InspectionG-Code Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesM-CodeCNC Machine Setup & Changeover Precision Measurement & Inspection Machine Setups for Production Runs Manual Machining Skills Machines & technologies you'll use:

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 LatheCNC Grinder Manual Vertical Mill Measurement Gauges Calipers and Micrometers Gear Machinery Apply nowSend your resume and cover letter to careers

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.

Compliance statements

Position Status:
Non-ExemptNORMAC 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.
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