CNC Maintenance Technician – Day Shift (CNC Machines / PLC Troubleshooting) – WALCO Tool & Engi[...]

WALCO Tool & Engineering; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

WALCO Tool & Engineering is seeking a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician in Romeoville, IL to maintain high-precision CNC machinery. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing CNC machines, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring optimal performance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers competitive pay ($32-$36/hour), overtime opportunities, and a supportive team culture focused on craftsmanship and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machine maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Solid understanding of CNC machine operation and design.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machines and machining centers.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Solid understanding of CNC machine operation and design

Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment

High attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Tools

CNC Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers

PLC systems and troubleshooting tools

Job description

At a Glance

• Company: WALCO Tool & Engineering
• Location: Romeoville, IL (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $32 – $36 per hour (DOE)
• Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
• Overtime: Available
• Experience Level: Senior (5+ years CNC maintenance experience)
• Work Environment: Climate-controlled precision manufacturing facility

Why This Role Exists

WALCO Tool & Engineering is expanding its precision machining operations and requires a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician to support uptime, reliability, and performance across its advanced CNC equipment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production flow in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.

At WALCO, machine reliability directly impacts customer delivery, quality, and performance—this role keeps production running.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this hands‑on role, you will:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machines and machining centers
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns to restore production
• Support general facility maintenance when required
• Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams
• Ensure machines are operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance
• Lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs as needed

Machines, Systems & Equipment

You will work with and support:

• CNC Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers
• CNC Turning Centers
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Electrical control systems and industrial wiring
• PLC‑controlled machinery
• Standard industrial diagnostic and test equipment

Controls & Technical Systems

• CNC machine control systems (various platforms)
• PLC systems and troubleshooting tools
• Electrical schematics and machine diagnostics
• Mechanical drive systems and hydraulics

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of CNC machine maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Solid understanding of CNC machine operation and design
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience working with PLC and CNC‑controlled equipment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Preferred

• Experience in precision machining or job shop environments
• Background in preventive maintenance programs
• Exposure to multi‑axis CNC equipment

Why Machinists & Techs Choose WALCO

• Stable, long‑term manufacturing environment
• Climate‑controlled, organized facility
• Modern CNC equipment and production systems
• Strong focus on uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Full respect for skilled maintenance professionals
• Supportive team culture built on craftsmanship and accountability

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $32 – $36/hour (based on experience)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Day Shift)
• Overtime: Available

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance

Apply Now

If you’re a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician who thrives on solving problems and keeping high‑precision machines running, apply today and join WALCO Tool & Engineering.

Apply directly through hireCNC / WALCO Careers.