Precision Turning & Continuous Improvement Specialist
Job Description
Job DescriptionPrecision 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 GED
- 2+ 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, IL
- Lift 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&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
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 Lathe
- CNC Grinder
- Manual Vertical Mill
- Measurement Gauges
- Calipers and Micrometers
- Gear Machinery
Apply now
Send your resume and cover letter to careers@nortonmcmurray.com
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-Exempt
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.