Bystronic Laser Operator

Ludlow Mfg Inc; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

IRA with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Waukegan, IL, is seeking a machine operator for laser cutting machines. The operator will be responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of machines to ensure products meet quality standards. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years' experience in manufacturing, familiarity with Bystronic Laser machines, and good computer skills. The role offers a pay range of $18-$25/hour based on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions is essential.
• Experience with lift trucks is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate the laser cutting machines.
• Monitor and adjust the cutting quality as needed.
• Perform maintenance on machines as scheduled.
• Report production quantities in the ERP system.

Skills

Machine setup understanding

Ability to operate laser cutting machines

Reading calipers and hand tools

Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting

Lift truck operation

Bilingual – Spanish preferred

Education

3 to 5 years’ experience with Bystronic Laser machines

3 to 5 years in a manufacturing environment

Tools

ERP system

Lift trucks

Job description

Shift Schedule

1st shift 5:00am - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday

Language Requirement

Bilingual - Spanish preferred

EEO Statement

Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the US.

Job Summary

Responsible for set-up and operation of laser cutting machines to produce products meeting customer quality requirements. Must also operate and process parts according to print and traveler requirements and monitor machine cutting performance and utilization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands machine setup including program retrieval, proper gases, proper nozzles, and materials.
• Operate machine to produce parts per specification.
• Understands startup and proper shut down of machine.
• Diagnose machine problems while performing jobs and make corrections as needed.
• Operate lift trucks to load and unload materials.
• Ability to read calipers and hand tools.
• Monitor quality of cutting condition and adjust as needed.
• Perform operator maintenance per established schedules.
• Report quantities produced into ERP system.

Education and/or Experience

• Good computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience with Bystronic Laser machines.
• 3 to 5 years in manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating lift trucks.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, product and component specifications, data sheets and procedure manuals. Must be able to read and write in English.

EEO Statement

Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.

Pay

Pay range $18 - $25/hour based on experience.

Benefits

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.