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

What We’re Looking For

- 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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