CNC Milling​/Turning Set-up​/Operator 1st shift

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.

• 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

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