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CNC Milling/Turning Set-up/Operator 1st shift
Ludlow ManufacturingUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2025
💰 $70,000/yr($36,000/yr – $70,000/yr)
About the role
CNC Milling/Turning Setup / Operator – 1st Shift
📍 Waukegan/Gurnee area
🕒 Monday–Thursday | 5:00AM - 3:30 PM (3-day weekends!)
💲 $18–$35/hr (based on experience)
🌐 Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
🔎 Ludlow uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the U.S.
Join our team as a CNC Setup & Operator and take pride in producing high-quality precision parts. You’ll set up and run CNC Mills, Lathes, and Swiss Turning Centers while ensuring every part meets blueprint specifications and customer expectations.
What You’ll Do
Required:
Preferred:
📍 Waukegan/Gurnee area
🕒 Monday–Thursday | 5:00AM - 3:30 PM (3-day weekends!)
💲 $18–$35/hr (based on experience)
🌐 Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
🔎 Ludlow uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the U.S.
Join our team as a CNC Setup & Operator and take pride in producing high-quality precision parts. You’ll set up and run CNC Mills, Lathes, and Swiss Turning Centers while ensuring every part meets blueprint specifications and customer expectations.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and operate CNC Mills, Lathes, and Swiss Turning Centers
- Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, programs, and routers
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
- Maintain quality assurance records and meet engineering specifications
- Keep equipment running efficiently and support continuous improvement
- Report daily production in ERP system
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5–10 years’ experience setting up/programming CNC milling & turning machines
- 3–5 years’ experience in machining
- Skilled with micrometers, calipers, and blueprint interpretation
Preferred:
- Haas or Tsugami machine experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe in taking care of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
IRA with company match
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Legal, identity theft, and wellness programs
Critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident insurance
Paid time off, holiday pay, and floating holidays
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