CNC Vertical Mill Machinist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WALCO Tool & Engineering in Romeoville, IL is seeking a dedicated CNC Machinist to produce high-precision components with pride and craftsmanship.

Set up and operate CNC vertical mills, read blueprints, follow work instructions, and maintain tight tolerances while ensuring quality and efficiency.

Join our team and enjoy a stable, climate-controlled environment with a strong benefits package and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 for conformance.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as maintaining coolants.

Skills

2+ years CNC mill setup

Blueprint reading

G & M codes

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Follow work instructions

Measuring tools use

Tools

CNC Vertical Mills

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