CNC Maintenance Technician – Day Shift; CNC Machines​/PLC Troubleshooting – WALCO Tool & Engineeri

Position: CNC Maintenance Technician – Day Shift (CNC Machines / PLC Troubleshooting) – WALCO Tool & Engineeri
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 For  Required

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.

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