CNC Vertical Mill Machinist

Walco Tool And Engineering; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday

Tuition Assistance

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

WALCO Tool & Engineering is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist who takes pride in precision. You will set up and operate CNC vertical mills to produce high-precision components.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, solid blueprint reading, and knowledge of G and M codes. We offer competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and overtime opportunities. Second shift available with a 10% shift differential; flexible scheduling in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC vertical mill setup and operation.
• Solid blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to follow written work instructions.
• Working knowledge of G & M codes.
• Experience with materials such as steel, aluminum, cast iron and alloys.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC vertical mill machining centers.
• Load parts, cycle machine and detect malfunctions in operations.
• Perform contour milling, drilling, boring, and tapping.
• Interpret blueprints to produce high quality parts.
• Maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect work to verify conformance of finished product.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as maintaining coolants.

Skills

CNC milling

Blueprint reading

G & M codes

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC vertical mill

Measuring tools

Coolant maintenance

Job description

Do you love machining? We're looking for a CNC machinist who takes real pride in their craft. At WALCO Tool & Engineering, we build high-precision components – and if you enjoy hands-on work, you will fit right in.

What You'll Do as a CNC Machinist:

• Set up and operate CNC Vertical Mill machining centers
• Load parts, cycle machine and detect malfunctions in operations
• Perform highly diversified and complex contour milling, drilling, boring, and tapping
• Interpret blueprints to produce high quality parts
• Maintain tight tolerances
• Inspect work to verify conformance of finished product
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as maintaining coolants

What We're Looking for in a CNC Machinist:

• 2+ years of CNC vertical mill setup and operation
• Solid blueprint reading skills
• Ability to follow written work instructions
• Working knowledge of G & M codes
• Experience with materials such as steel, aluminum, cast iron and alloys
• High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Ability to physically lift/push/pull objects up to 40 lbs.
• Standard measuring tools required

Why WALCO?

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for overtime
• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Stable work environment with a team that values integrity, professionalism and craftsmanship
• Climate-controlled facility

Compensation and schedule:

• $22-30 per hour, based on experience with opportunities for overtime
• Second shift or overlapping shift
• Second shift employees receive a 10% shift differential on top of base pay
• Flexible scheduling in 24/7 operation
• Second shift employees have the option to choose between five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week, depending on availability