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CNC Vertical Mill Machinist

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Romeoville, IL, USFull-time$46k – $62kPosted Aug 26, 2026

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

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