CNC Vertical Mill Machinist
WALCO Tool & Engineering · walcotool.com
Romeoville
The job in short
CNC vertical mill machinist.
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Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-08-26
- Location as listed
- Romeoville, IL, US
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full 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
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