CNC Set-up/Operator

Ludlow Manufacturing; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC Mills and Lathes. The ideal candidate will have experience in machining, strong skills in blueprint interpretation, and the ability to ensure quality standards are met. The position offers a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

IRA with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Floating holiday pay

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience setting up and programming CNC Milling/Turning machines.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the machining industry.
• Haas/Tsugami experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC Mills, Lathes, and Swiss Turning Centers.
• Read and interpret prints and process instructions.
• Ensure equipment is in constant use and maintain quality assurance records.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Micrometer use

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

1st shift 5:00AM - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday
Bilingual - Spanish preferred (Must be able to speak/read English)
Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibly to work in the US.

Perform duties to set up and operate CNC Mills and lathes to produce a variety of parts in accordance with required specifications and work quality standards. Work from setup sheets, prints, program, routers and instructions: Report daily production in ERP system

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and operate Mills, Lathes and Swiss Turning Centers-

• Ensure equipment is in constant use.

• Read and interpret prints and process instructions.

• Gauge and inspect work to engineering specifications.

• Manufacture and inspect part to blueprint specifications.

• Perform first piece, in-process, and last piece inspection per print.

• Inspect parts and maintain quality assurance records.

• Assist others with processing, methods, and work habits to maintain maximum efficiency.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to read and use micrometers and dial calipers accurately.

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

• Good organizational and planning skills.

• Great written and verbal communication skills in addition to interpersonal skills required

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 5 to 10 years’ experience setting up and programming CNC Milling/Turning machines.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the machining industry

• Haas/Tsugami experience preferred, but not necessary

Pay range$20 - $35/hour based on experience.
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.