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Press Brake Operator

Ludlow Manufacturing
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
Press Brake Operator
📍 Location: Ludlow Manufacturing, Waukegan
💲 Pay: $20 - $28/hour (based on experience)
Full Benefits Package after 90 days

1st shift 7:00AM – 3:30PM Monday -Thursday
2nd shift 3:30PM – 2:00AM Monday -Thursday


Summary
Produce formed parts per instruction. Validate parts being produced to expected rates, validate quality of parts being produced, monitor equipment is performing as expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following.
  • Form parts per instruction.
  • Measure parts to print.
  • Report quantities produced into ERP system.
  • Move parts into next operation.
  • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Perform Daily and Weekly Preventative maintenance as assigned

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education and/or Experience
Required:                                           
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 to 3 years’ experience operating press brake equipment.
  • Ability to use measuring tools.
  • Computer experience

Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
Benefits after 90 days. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, IRA with company match, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, MetLaw, LifeLock, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance, paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, and floating holiday pay.

Salary : $20 - $28

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