Laser Cutting Technician - 1st Shift

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift laser cutting operator to set up and run laser cutters and to produce parts that meet customer specifications. You will follow prints and traveler requirements, monitor cutting performance, and ensure quality standards are met.

You will read calipers, use hand tools, and perform routine maintenance while assisting with material handling and machine troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating laser cutting machines per prints and travelers.
• Ability to read calipers and use hand tools.
• Must set up machines with correct gases, nozzles, and materials.
• Must diagnose machine issues and correct them.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laser cutting machines to meet customer quality requirements.
• Process parts according to print and traveler specifications and monitor performance.
• Read calipers and use hand tools to verify dimensions.
• Diagnose machine problems and perform corrections as needed.
• Operate forklift to load and unload materials.
• Perform routine operator maintenance per schedule.

Skills

Calipers reading

Hand tools

Quality awareness

Troubleshooting

Tools

Laser cutting machine

Forklift operation

Job description

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift laser cutting operator to set up and run laser cutters and to produce parts that meet customer specifications. You will follow prints and traveler requirements, monitor cutting performance, and ensure quality standards are met.

You will read calipers, use hand tools, and perform routine maintenance while assisting with material handling and machine troubleshooting as needed.