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Posted August 22, 2026

Manual Mill Operator, Heavy Industrial Components

Atlantic Track
Richmond, IL, US Full Time
19.3USD - 21.2USD per hour

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.

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