2nd-Shift Manual Milling Machinist – Rail Trackwork

Atlantic Track; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. in Richmond, IL seeks a Precision Manual Milling Machinist to support rail infrastructure parts production. Training on 1st shift precedes permanent 2nd shift (3:00pm–1:30am) duties, with an initial 7:00am–3:30pm training window.

You will set up machines, qualify parts, and ensure quality documentation. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of machining experience, with strong reading of drawings and shop math.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years in machining.
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings with confidence.
• Solid understanding of feeds, speeds, and chip load.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual milling machines, dialing in offsets and verifying performance.
• Assemble cutters on holders and index inserts to match material and cut strategy.
• Load and unload parts with an overhead crane, following safe lift practices.
• Check features with precision measuring tools to confirm specs and quality.
• Complete required quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Keep workstation tidy and organized to support production flow.
• Collaborate with support staff on programs, tooling choices, or machine concerns.

Skills

Manual milling

Reading drawings

Shop math & measurement

CNC tooling knowledge

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FANUC CNC controls

Haas CNC controls

CNC milling setups

Job description

Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. in Richmond, IL seeks a Precision Manual Milling Machinist to support rail infrastructure parts production. Training on 1st shift precedes permanent 2nd shift (3:00pm–1:30am) duties, with an initial 7:00am–3:30pm training window.

You will set up machines, qualify parts, and ensure quality documentation. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of machining experience, with strong reading of drawings and shop math.