CNC Maintenance Technician - Day Shift (CNC Machines / PLC Troubleshooting) - WALCO Tool & Engineeri

At a Glance

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• Company: WALCO Tool & Engineering
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• Location: Romeoville, IL (On-site)
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• Job Type: Full-Time
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• Pay Range: $32 – $36 per hour (DOE)
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• Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
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• Overtime: Available
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• Experience Level: Senior (5+ years CNC maintenance experience)
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• Work Environment: Climate-controlled precision manufacturing facility
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Why This Role Exists

WALCO Tool & Engineering is expanding its precision machining operations and requires a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician to support uptime, reliability, and performance across its advanced CNC equipment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production flow in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

At WALCO, machine reliability directly impacts customer delivery, quality, and performance—this role keeps production running.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this hands-on role, you will:

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• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machines and machining centers
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• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
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• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
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• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns to restore production
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• Support general facility maintenance when required
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• Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams
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• Ensure machines are operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance
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• Lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs as needed
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Machines, Systems & Equipment

You will work with and support:

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• CNC Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers
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• CNC Turning Centers
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• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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• Electrical control systems and industrial wiring
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• PLC-controlled machinery
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• Standard industrial diagnostic and test equipment
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Controls & Technical Systems

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• CNC machine control systems (various platforms)
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• PLC systems and troubleshooting tools
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• Electrical schematics and machine diagnostics
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• Mechanical drive systems and hydraulics
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What We’re Looking ForRequired

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• 5+ years of CNC machine maintenance experience
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• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
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• Solid understanding of CNC machine operation and design
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• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
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• Experience working with PLC and CNC-controlled equipment
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• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
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• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
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Preferred

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• Experience in precision machining or job shop environments
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• Background in preventive maintenance programs
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• Exposure to multi-axis CNC equipment
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Why Machinists & Techs Choose WALCO

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• Stable, long-term manufacturing environment
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• Climate-controlled, organized facility
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• Modern CNC equipment and production systems
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• Strong focus on uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement
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• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
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• Full respect for skilled maintenance professionals
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• Supportive team culture built on craftsmanship and accountability
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Pay & Schedule

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• Pay: $32 – $36/hour (based on experience)
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• Schedule: Monday–Friday
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• Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Day Shift)
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• Overtime: Available
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Benefits

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• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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• 401(k)
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• Life Insurance
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• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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• Paid Time Off
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• Paid Holidays
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• Tuition Assistance
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Apply Now

If you’re a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician who thrives on solving problems and keeping high-precision machines running, apply today and join WALCO Tool & Engineering.

Apply directly through hireCNC / WALCO Careers