Build what turns the world

At TekPro, we connect top talent to manufacturers who live and breathe precision. Our partner in Addison, IL is expanding its Precision Gear Manufacturing team with multiple direct-hire roles that let you own complex work from blueprint to production.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

The challenge

A customer sends a drawing for a high-precision gear component. Tolerances are tight. Timelines are tighter. Who ensures success?

• The Programmer translates geometry into efficient code for turning cells.
• The Estimator prices the job with a grounded, step-by-step plan.
• The Process Engineer builds a scalable, repeatable path to quality.

Open roles and compensation

• CNC Programmer / Applications Engineer (Turning Focus): $80,000–$90,000/year
• Estimator (Gear Manufacturing): $80,000–$95,000/year
• Process Engineer (Gear Manufacturing): $80,000–$110,000/year

What you'll tackle

CNC Programmer / Applications Engineer

• Write robust programs for CNC lathes/turning centers serving gear-related parts
• Devise machining strategies and tooling approaches for complex features
• Support quoting with technical feasibility input
• Continuously optimize cycle times and productivity
• Coordinate with engineering and production to deliver first-time-right results

This is a hands-on programming role—not a purely theoretical applications seat.

Estimator

• Dissect prints, specs, and customer needs to shape realistic estimates
• Map process steps, materials, and hours into accurate costing
• Work directly with engineering and sales to position competitive quotes
• Ensure estimates reflect how gears are truly manufactured

Process Engineer

• Design, validate, and refine gear production processes
• Elevate workflow, tooling, and machining strategies
• Lead continuous improvement and resolve production bottlenecks
• Deliver consistent quality and cost-effective throughput from concept to production

What you bring

• Hands-on gear manufacturing experience (strongly preferred/required for most roles)
• CNC machining/programming proficiency; turning expertise essential for the programmer role
• Sharp blueprint reading and technical interpretation
• Practical, problem-solving mindset grounded in shop-floor realities
• Engineering/technical education preferred

Why join via TekPro

• Long-term, direct-hire opportunities with clear growth paths
• Exposure to challenging, high-precision gear components
• Competitive salaries across all positions
• Roles with outsized impact on operations and customer outcomes

Bring your expertise. Build the process. Ship with confidence.