CNC Programmer - 1st shift - Romeoville

Walco Tool And Engineering; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate controlled facility

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Walco Tool And Engineering is seeking a mid-level first shift CNC Programmer to translate engineering intent into accurate CNC programs supporting on-time, high-quality production. The role focuses on standardizing programming methods and reducing cycle times while ensuring parts meet print requirements.

You will review blueprints, build documentation, and collaborate with machinists and engineers to verify program accuracy, efficiency, and part performance, ensuring consistency across the shop

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Proficiency with CAM software (required).
• Working knowledge of CAD and 3D modeling applications.
• Advanced blueprint reading; in-depth GD&T knowledge.
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation (Veri-cut experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and routing sheets to create efficient, standardized CNC programs.
• Build and maintain clear, well-organized programming documentation.
• Partner with machinists and engineers to confirm program accuracy, efficiency, and part performance.

Job description

Our Company

WALCO Tool & Engineering is a leading contract machine shop that specializes in high precision, high value added components and engineering services.

Role Summary

WALCO Tool & Engineering is seeking a mid-level first shift CNC Programmer to translate engineering intent into accurate, repeatable CNC programs that support on-time, high-quality production. This role is essential to standardizing programming methods, reducing cycle time where possible, and ensuring parts meet print requirements.

• Review blueprints and routing sheets to create efficient, standardized CNC programs
• Build and maintain clear, well-organized programming documentation
• Partner with machinists and engineers to confirm program accuracy, efficiency, and part performance

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience
• Proficiency with CAM software (required)
• Working knowledge of CAD and 3D modeling applications
• Advanced blueprint reading; in-depth GD&T knowledge
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation (Veri-cut experience is a plus)

A Typical Shift

You’ll work onsite in Romeoville, IL on a steady Monday-Friday schedule (6:00 AM-2:30 PM) with opportunities for overtime. Your day centers on carefully interpreting detailed engineering drawings-material specifications, heat-treatment notes, and design features-then converting that information into clean, standardized programs. You’ll keep your files and notes structured so setups and revisions are straightforward, and you’ll stay closely aligned with the shop floor by checking in with machinists and engineers to confirm prints, assumptions, and expected outcomes before work moves forward.

Total Rewards

WALCO Tool & Engineering offers a benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and time away from work, including

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Climate controlled facility
• Salary of $27-30 per hour based on experience