Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Champaign, IL. These are mainly first shift opportunities with a pay rate of up to $35/hour dependent on experience & skill level. If you are a Machinist/Machine Operator and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • Setting up and Running Machines • Running Extruders • Run CNC Machines • Lathe, Mill & Grind • HAAS, Doosan & Mori Machines Requirements: • * Proper PPE Must be Worn • Attention to Detail • Safety First Mentality Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>Job Title: Machine Operator 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Operations Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This position can operate Loram’s on track MOW equipment and/or on track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. In this role you may be assigned to various types of equipment platforms dependent on business needs and demands. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safety Focused • Ability to lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks. • Consistently follows safe work processes, procedures and rules • Understands on track safety and can explain specifics when asked • Able to locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge • Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor and performs common repairs as instructed. Provides accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions • Accurately records and reports common parts used to supervisor, including floor stock • Performs maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies • Accurately describes gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation • Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: • Safety Awareness • Values Based • Learning on the Fly • Action Oriented • Listening • Personal Learning REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: External: 2+ Years Demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 2+ Years Demonstrated ability to learn communicate verbally and in writing and learn best practices. 1+ year experience Heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike). Heavy Maintenance/ Construction equipment maintenance. Basic administration computer skills. Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations cellar or tethered. Internal: 3+ Months Experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; Some assignments require Excavator experience. Meet all relevant or applicable pre-qualifications as noted in the general description for this role and Loram’s career development matrix. 1+ year experience Heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike). Heavy Maintenance/ Construction equipment maintenance. Basic administration computer skills. Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations cellar or tethered. Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, valid Driver’s License WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation. • Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning. • Excellent communication skills used within any social context. • Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell. • Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception. • Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment. BENEFITS: Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization. COMPENSATION: Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation. Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 - $21.00 Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rev: May 2025
See More Details >>We’re an industry leader in Prototype Design and Machining, and we're looking for a highly skilled Prototype Machinist to join our elite team in Champaign, Illinois (_relocation assistance available_). If you want to be one of the top 1% of machinists, this is your opportunity. If you excel in a hands-on, high-precision environment and are passionate about pushing the limits of machining, we want to hear from you. We specialize in complex prototype work for the medical, defense, and optical industries, producing parts often smaller than a 2-inch cube, many requiring work under a microscope, with tolerances down to thousandths of an inch. This is a position that will create long-term success and within a company that fosters a great culture. Relocation assistance available Key Responsibilities: - Evaluate prints and solid model CAD Files - Use CAM software to create efficient and repeatable toolpaths - Set up and operate 3&5-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes Requirements: - 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in a precision CNC machining environment, ideally with low-volume prototype work - Proficient in either milling or turning, and eager to learn the other; proficiency in both is a strong advantage - 3+ years of CAD/CAM programming experience - Strong knowledge of G and M codes Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Day shift • Monday to Friday • No weekends Experience: • CNC lathe or milling: 3 years (Required) • CAD/CAM programming: 3 years (Required) • hands-on CNC machining: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Champaign, IL, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeships that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, require extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Champaign, IL, machinists can expect to earn an average wage of $42,147 annually, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 per year. Educational pathways such as apprenticeships, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training are available, with trade schools and professional organizations offering valuable certifications and training programs to help aspiring machinists launch successful careers.
