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CNC Lathe Set-up/Operator 1st shift

Ludlow Manufacturing
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Waukegan, Lake 60085, IL

Salary

$20 - $35 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Wellness Program

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  • The CNC Lathe Setup / Operator position is located in the Waukegan/Gurnee area and offers a Monday to Thursday schedule from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, providing three-day weekends.
  • The salary for this role ranges from $20 to $35 per hour, depending on experience, and bilingual (Spanish) skills are preferred.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with 5 to 10 years of experience in setting up and programming CNC Lathe machines, and 3 to 5 years in machining.
  • The role involves setting up and operating CNC Lathes, performing inspections with precision tools, and maintaining quality assurance records.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, and an IRA with company match.
CNC Lathe Setup / Operator – 1st Shift
📍 Waukegan/Gurnee area
🕒 Monday–Thursday | 5:00AM 3:30 PM (3-day weekends!)
💲 $20–$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 Lathe Setup & Operator and take pride in producing high-quality precision parts. You’ll set up and run CNC Lathes, a while ensuring every part meets blueprint specifications and customer expectations.

What You’ll Do
  • Set up and operate CNC Lathes, run Mills 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
What We’re Looking For
Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5–10 years’ experience setting up/programming CNC Lathe machines
  • 3–5 years’ experience in machining
  • Skilled with micrometers, calipers, and blueprint interpretation

Preferred:
  • Swiss, 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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