Ludlow Manufacturing
CNC Lathe Set-up/Operator 1st shift
Ludlow Manufacturing, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087
CNC Lathe Setup / Operator – 1st Shift
Waukegan/Gurnee area
Monday–Thursday |
5:00AM
3:30 PM
(3-day weekends!)
$20–$35/hr (based on experience)
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Ludlow uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the U.S.
Join our team as a
CNC Lathe Setup & Operator
and take pride in producing high‑quality precision parts. You’ll set up and run CNC Lathes, a while ensuring every part meets blueprint specifications and customer expectations.
What You’ll Do
Set up and operate CNC Lathes, run Mills and Swiss Turning Centers
Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, programs, and routers
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
Maintain quality assurance records and meet engineering specifications
Keep equipment running efficiently and support continuous improvement
Report daily production in ERP system
What We’re Looking For Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
5–10 years’ experience setting up/programming CNC Lathe machines
3–5 years’ experience in machining
Skilled with micrometers, calipers, and blueprint interpretation
Preferred:
Swiss, Haas or Tsugami machine experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here We believe in taking care of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
IRA with company match
Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
Legal, identity theft, and wellness programs
Critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident insurance
Paid time off, holiday pay, and floating holidays
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Monday–Thursday |
5:00AM
3:30 PM
(3-day weekends!)
$20–$35/hr (based on experience)
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Ludlow uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the U.S.
Join our team as a
CNC Lathe Setup & Operator
and take pride in producing high‑quality precision parts. You’ll set up and run CNC Lathes, a while ensuring every part meets blueprint specifications and customer expectations.
What You’ll Do
Set up and operate CNC Lathes, run Mills and Swiss Turning Centers
Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, programs, and routers
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
Maintain quality assurance records and meet engineering specifications
Keep equipment running efficiently and support continuous improvement
Report daily production in ERP system
What We’re Looking For Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
5–10 years’ experience setting up/programming CNC Lathe machines
3–5 years’ experience in machining
Skilled with micrometers, calipers, and blueprint interpretation
Preferred:
Swiss, Haas or Tsugami machine experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here We believe in taking care of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
IRA with company match
Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
Legal, identity theft, and wellness programs
Critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident insurance
Paid time off, holiday pay, and floating holidays
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