Sr. CNC Machinist

Ludlow Manufacturing; Waukegan (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Waukegan is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to perform detailed setups and programming for various CNC machines. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of CNC operation experience with proficiency in G & M code, capable of working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards. A competitive benefits package and pay range are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

IRA with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off (PTO)

Floating holiday pay

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CNC machine operation required.
• Proficiency in G & M code and blueprint reading.
• Detail-oriented and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform quick and accurate machine setups.
• Operate machines to produce parts in production runs.
• Work with engineering to improve CNC programs.

Skills

G & M code fluency

Blueprint reading

Strong verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary CNC education

Tools

CAD/CAM

Haas control

Job description

1st shift 5:00am - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday
Bilingual - Spanish preferred
Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibly to work in the US.

The CNC Machinist performs detailed machine setups, G & M code (CNC) programming, machine process improvement and troubleshooting, and produces machined parts using a variety of CNC machines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Perform machine setups quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Work with engineering and CAM programming department to develop and improve CNC programs.
• Design and aid in the fabrication of fixturing for parts of varying complexity.
• Advise supervisor and programming team of technical advancements to increase production.
• Operate machines to produce production runs of parts.
• Maintain quality standards through understanding of the Quality Management System
• Monitor and document operational and performance issues and provide feedback to supervisor.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and other staff.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary CNC education preferred.
• 8+ years of CNC machine operation
• G & M code fluency and ability to edit programs
• High level of blueprint reading required.
• Proficiency with Haas control is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to deal with complexity.
• Capable of working in a customer-focused, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Interested in learning with, and from, engineering, and programming team to improve operations.

Preferred:

• Metal fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM

Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
Pay range$20 - $32/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.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without a sponsor? Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the US.*

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