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

At a Glance Company: WALCO Tool & Engineering Location: Romeoville, IL (On-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $32 - $36 per hour (DOE) Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) Overtime: Available Experience Level: Senior (5+ years CNC maintenance experience) Work Environment: Climate-controlled precision manufacturing facility 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: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machines and machining centers Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce downtime Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Respond quickly to machine breakdowns to restore production Support general facility maintenance when required Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams Ensure machines are operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance Lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs as needed Machines, Systems & Equipment You will work with and support: CNC Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers CNC Turning Centers Hydraulic and pneumatic systems Electrical control systems and industrial wiring PLC-controlled machinery Standard industrial diagnostic and test equipment Controls & Technical Systems CNC machine control systems (various platforms) PLC systems and troubleshooting tools Electrical schematics and machine diagnostics Mechanical drive systems and hydraulics What We're Looking ForRequired 5+ years of CNC machine maintenance experience Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Solid understanding of CNC machine operation and design Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Experience working with PLC and CNC-controlled equipment Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and pride in workmanship Preferred Experience in precision machining or job shop environments Background in preventive maintenance programs Exposure to multi-axis CNC equipment Why Machinists & Techs Choose WALCO Stable, long-term manufacturing environment Climate-controlled, organized facility Modern CNC equipment and production systems Strong focus on uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement Competitive pay with overtime opportunities Full respect for skilled maintenance professionals Supportive team culture built on craftsmanship and accountability Pay & Schedule Pay: $32 - $36/hour (based on experience) Schedule: Monday-Friday Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Day Shift) Overtime: Available Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401(k) Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Tuition Assistance 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