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At Ludlow Manufacturing, we believe that through our commitment to customers and employees, as well as a continuous improvement in technology products and quality systems, we can not only meet our customers’ needs but surpass their expectations.

Ludlow Manufacturing is:

35 miles / 52 minutes from Schaumburg

30 miles / 40 minutes from Ohare

17 miles / 28 minutes from Kenosha

26 miles / 40 minutes from Racine

Available Positions

  • 1st Shift 5:00am - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday
    Bilingual - Spanish preferred

    Summary
    Build, program, set up, and operate robots. Other responsibilities are to make necessary modifications to equipment to ensure proper motion, troubleshoot robots and weld controllers, and maintain safety standard for all parts of the equipment.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
    The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    • Read blueprints to determine correct sequential processing for welding product.

    ·    Work with Engineering to develop welding fixtures.

    ·    Create Robotic welding programs.

    ·    Setup robotic welders to execute welding programs.

    ·    Teach operators proper sequence in loading fixtures.

    ·    Validate weld integrity with nondestructive test.

    ·    Measure final product to Customer blueprint.

    ·    Review weld times to validate accuracy.

    ·    Report accurate quantities in ERP system.

    ·    Follow Company Quality and Safety policies.

    ·    Maintain clean and organized work area.

    ·    Load & Operate Robot to satisfy Customer Specifications

    ·    Manage and coordinate Preventative Maintenance schedule to ensure equipment is operating to manufacturers specifications.

    ·    Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent and/or assigned.

    ·    Model the right behavior in terms of initiative, compliance, moral character (honor, integrity, and courage) and work ethic to create teamwork and mutual respect amongst employees.

    Qualifications 
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    Education and/or Experience

    Required:                                  

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • 5 years robotic welding experience or 4 years from accredited robotic welding institution. 

    • Blueprint reading. 

    • Weld symbols knowledge.

    Preferred:                                  

    • Metal fabrication experience.

    Pay range $25/hour - $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.

  • 2nd shift 3:30PM- 2:00am Monday - Thursday
    Bilingual - Spanish preferred


    Summary

    Build, program, set up, and operate robots. Other responsibilities are to make necessary modifications to equipment to ensure proper motion, troubleshoot robots and weld controllers, and maintain safety standard for all parts of the equipment.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
    The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    • Read blueprints to determine correct sequential processing for welding product.

    ·    Work with Engineering to develop welding fixtures.

    ·    Create Robotic welding programs.

    ·    Setup robotic welders to execute welding programs.

    ·    Teach operators proper sequence in loading fixtures.

    ·    Validate weld integrity with nondestructive test.

    ·    Measure final product to Customer blueprint.

    ·    Review weld times to validate accuracy.

    ·    Report accurate quantities in ERP system.

    ·    Follow Company Quality and Safety policies.

    ·    Maintain clean and organized work area.

    ·    Load & Operate Robot to satisfy Customer Specifications

    ·    Manage and coordinate Preventative Maintenance schedule to ensure equipment is operating to manufacturers specifications.

    ·    Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent and/or assigned.

    ·    Model the right behavior in terms of initiative, compliance, moral character (honor, integrity, and courage) and work ethic to create teamwork and mutual respect amongst employees.

    Qualifications 
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    Education and/or Experience

    Required:                                  

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • 5 years robotic welding experience or 4 years from accredited robotic welding institution. 

    • Blueprint reading. 

    • Weld symbols knowledge.

    Preferred:                                  

    • Metal fabrication experience.

    Pay range $25/hour - $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.

  • Summary

    As a Laser Application and set up specialist you will provide detailed technical support. Managing special design requests and oversees the standardization of common requests. Programming and operation of lasers. Laser Application and set up specialists are responsible for troubleshooting problems that arise with laser systems. This could involve diagnosing issues with the laser's optical or electronic components, as well as developing solutions to fix these problems.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

    The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. 

    • Setup equipment to run items to satisfy demands from ERP system.

    • Measure and adjust settings as required to produce parts to customer requirements.

    • Manage and coordinate Preventative maintenance schedule to ensure equipment is maintained by manufacturer specifications.

    • Lead research programs by collaborating with managers, technicians, and engineers

    • Stay current with industry trends and technical advancements

    • Identifies and analyzes problems, gathers and sorts relevant data, and processes logically to determine preferred solution; applies knowledge and experience to the pursuit and execution of results that solve problems

    • Program parts to be cut per specifications with best cutting conditions and material utilization.

    • Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent and/or assigned.

    • Model the right behavior in terms of initiative, compliance, moral character (honor, integrity, and courage) and work ethic to create teamwork and mutual respect amongst employees.

    • Train department employees on Quality and Safety Procedures.

    • Promote safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with company policies.

    • Operate machine to produce parts per specification

    • Report quantities produced into ERP system

    • Disposition parts with poor edge quality to correct process to remove condition

    • Provide daily department/machine uptime report

    • Report machine downtime and coordinate repairs

    Qualifications 

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    Education and/or Experience

    Required:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    • 3 to 5 years’ experience setting up and programming Laser Cutting machines

    Preferred:                                  

    • Bachelor’s degree engineering,

    • Metal fabrication experience

    • Bilingual Spanish  

    Language Skills 

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, product and component specifications, data sheets and procedure manuals.

    Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.

    Pay range $20/hour - $26/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.

  • Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM

    Monday - Thursday 3:30PM - 2:00AM

    Summary

     To join materials together utilizing the proper welding technique to satisfy customer requirements. 

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

    The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. 

    • Read blueprints to determine correct process for welding product.

    • Determine appropriate welding equipment and welding sequence.

    • Weld components together to satisfy Customer Specifications.

    • Validate weld integrity with non-destructive test.

    • Report in ERP system accurate quantities completed.

    • Measure final product to Customer blueprint

    • Maintain clean and organized work area.

    • Perform Daily/Weekly Preventative maintenance as assigned

    • Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent and/or assigned.

    • Model the right behavior in terms of initiative, compliance, moral character (honor, integrity, and courage) and work ethic to create teamwork and mutual respect amongst employees.

    • Build team spirit, pride, and camaraderie within team.

    • Promote safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with company policies.

    Qualifications 

     Education and/or Experience

     Required:                               

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    • 3 to 5 years welding experience or 4 years from accredited welding institution. 

    • Blueprint reading. 

    • Weld symbols knowledge.

    Preferred:                                  

    • Metal fabrication experience.

    • A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution.

    Language Skills   

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, product and component specifications, data sheets and procedure manuals.

    $18-$25/hour. Pay range 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.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • MUST have Metal Manufacturing experience.  
    Must be able to read and write English. 
    Monday - Thursday 3:30PM - 2:00AM

    Maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products, and recording the results.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. 

    • Inspect in-process product for conformity to blueprints.

    • Inspect finished product to Customer requirements.

    • Document inspection Results.

    • Update and maintain Quality procedures and records.

     

    Education and/or Experience

    Required:                                 

    • Experience with reading (understanding / interpreting) manufacturing prints (drawings / blueprints).

    • Experience with measuring parts.

    • Experience with measuring tools (caliper, micrometer, height gauge, etc.)

    • Worked in a manufacturing environment (sheet metal, welding, etc.)

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • 3 to 5 years’ experience in quality inspection role

    • Strong communication, problem solving ability, and understanding of manufacturing processes.

    • Computer experience.

    • Strong Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

    • Metal fabrication experience 

    • Experience with ISO 9000 standard and procedures

    • 2 to 3 years’ experience with Statistical Process Control

    Preferred

    • Certified AS9100 Internal Quality Auditor

    • Black Belt/Green Belt in Six Sigma Processing

    • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

     

    Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the US. 
    Pay Range $18 - $25/hour
    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.

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

    Responsible for set-up and operation of laser cutting machines to produce products meeting customer quality requirements. Must also operate and process parts according to print and traveler requirements and monitor machine cutting performance and utilization.

    The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. 

    • Understands Machine setup including program retrieval, proper gases, proper nozzles, and materials.

    • Operate machine to produce parts per specification.

    • Understands startup and proper shut down of machine.

    • Diagnose machine problems while performing jobs and make corrections as needed.

    • Operate Lift trucks to load and unload materials.

    • Ability to read calipers and hand tools.

    • Monitor quality of cutting condition and adjust as needed.

    • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures.

    • Perform Operator maintenance per established schedules.

    • Report quantities produced into ERP system.

    • Maintain a clean and organized work area.

    Education and/or Experience

    Required:                                 

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • Good computer skills

    • Ability to read and follow instructions

    • 3 to 5 years’ experience with Laser machines

    • 3 to 5 years in Manufacturing environment

    • Experience operating lift trucks

    Language Skills                                  

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, product and component specifications, data sheets and procedure manuals. Must be able to read and write in English. 

    Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
    Pay range $17 - $20/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.

 

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