Skilled Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Are you looking for a manufacturing job where you are challenged to develop and improve manufacturing processes, learn, improve yourself and develop new skills? Do you bring a deep understanding with skills and experience of CNC lathes? Are you looking for challenges in your work beyond just “running production”? We invite you to apply to join our team.

Norton McMurray Manufacturing (NORMAC) is a dynamic, growing company in Geneva, IL and an exciting opening on its operations team ( We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrated strong machining skills, the ability to develop and improve manufacturing processes, the ability to learn, be coached, work within teams, and be a good fit within our organization. Our ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a high technical aptitude and leadership skills, who is also a team player and who can solve problems systematically.

Job Summary:

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. At NORMAC, one of our core expectations is that we "make people better" by supporting the growth, development, and success of our coworkers, partners, and customers.

A Day in the Life on our Production Team:

• 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 to solve problems to 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.

Welcome to Norton McMurray Manufacturing Company, otherwise known as NORMAC.

Since 1938, NORMAC has provided millions of high-quality natural gas compression fittings to the natural gas industry. As a lean manufacturer, we focus on process improvement, teamwork, strengthening our company’s systems, and developing people to solve problems. We are looking for several candidates who have the ability to learn, be coached, work within teams, develop technical skills, and be a good fit within our organization.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities):

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Two (2) plus years of experience setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting machines that cut steel threads (CNC lathes with Haas and/or Fanuc controls preferred).
• Proven experience in performing detailed root cause analysis to uncover the 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.

Requirements:

• Proof of full COVID vaccination or waiver*
• Dependable and reliable to work our scheduled hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 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 our standards, systems and standard work. This includes following our safety standards and protocols.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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

Perks/Benefits :

• 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

Send resume and cover letter to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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.

As part of our hiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with recruiting and other employment-related activities. Hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team, with human oversight throughout the process.

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.

*Contact HR for more details

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