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CNC Milling/Turning Set-up/Operator 1st shift

Ludlow Manufacturing
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2026
CNC Milling/Turning Setup / Operator – 1st Shift
📍 Waukegan/Gurnee area
🕒 Monday–Thursday | 5:00AM 3:30 PM  (3-day weekends!)
💲 $18–$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 Setup & Operator and take pride in producing high-quality precision parts. You’ll set up and run CNC Mills, Lathes, and Swiss Turning Centers while ensuring every part meets blueprint specifications and customer expectations.

What You’ll Do
  • Set up and operate CNC Mills, Lathes, 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 milling & turning machines
  • 3–5 years’ experience in machining
  • Skilled with micrometers, calipers, and blueprint interpretation

Preferred:
  • 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

Salary : $18 - $35

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