Manual Mill Operator, Heavy Industrial Components

Job Description

Job Description

Build rail infrastructure with hands-on precision

Bring your manual machining expertise to Atlantic Track & Turnout Co.—an employee-owned manufacturer serving railroads, transit systems, and crane runways. For 60+ years, our people-first culture has powered superior products and service.

What you’ll do — fast facts

• Run and adjust conventional milling machines, including offsets
• Assemble cutters to holders and index inserts
• Use an overhead crane to load and unload parts
• Measure, verify, and document quality to spec and drawing
• Support troubleshooting with program, tooling, or machine issues
• Keep a clean, orderly work area and a helpful team attitude

Schedule & training

• On-site in Richmond, Illinois
• Training: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm
• Regular schedule: 2nd shift, Monday–Thursday, 3:00pm–1:30am
• Overtime available as needed

Must-haves

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of machining experience
• Knowledge of feeds, speeds, and chip load
• Ability to read production drawings
• Willingness to work overtime
• On-site availability in Richmond, IL

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with FANUC CNC controls
• Prior industrial milling background

Proficiency targets

• Manual machining skills
• Shop math skills
• Industrial milling
• Machines & technologies: Fanuc

Rewards

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee shared ownership plan
• Additional benefits and perks

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you’re ready to see your craftsmanship move real-world rail, we’d love to hear from you.