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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
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Pay: $17 – $22/hour (based on experience)
Monday – Friday hours between 7:30AM – 5:30PM (schedule will be determined upon hire)
Job Summary
The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily shipping and distribution operations. This role ensures that all outgoing shipments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and schedule shipments with carriers and logistics providers
Prepare shipping documents (bills of lading, packing lists, invoices, labels)
Verify accuracy of orders before shipment (quantities, destinations, special instructions)
Track shipments and resolve any delays or delivery issues
Communicate with warehouse, production, and customer service teams
Maintain shipping records and update systems with shipment details
Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations
Negotiate freight rates when applicable and monitor shipping costs
Assist with inventory coordination and stock movement as needed
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred)
1–3 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or supply chain
Familiarity with shipping software and ERP systems
Knowledge of domestic shipping procedures
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred Skills
Experience with carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, freight providers)
Understanding of import/export documentation
Basic knowledge of inventory management systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Metal fabrication manufacturing experience
Work Environment
Warehouse or manufacturing setting
May require standing, lifting, and coordinating with operations staff
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (if applicable)
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing
Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
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. -
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Laser Department Lead to oversee daily operations in our laser cutting department. This role is responsible for scheduling employees, programming and setting up laser equipment, monitoring production performance, and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met.Key Responsibilities
Supervise and schedule laser department employees to meet production goals
Program and set up laser cutting machines for efficient operation
Monitor production rates and resolve process issues
Ensure parts meet customer quality specifications
Review and validate accurate production reporting in the ERP system
Coordinate preventative maintenance and machine repairs
Train employees on safety procedures and quality standards
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
5–10 years of experience setting up and Bystronic programming laser cutting machines
5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
Experience in metal fabrication
Skills
Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
Experience with ERP systems and measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Work Environment
Manufacturing shop environment with required PPE. Position requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
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. -
Pay: $18 – $22/hour (based on experience)
Monday – Thursday 1st shift 5:00AM – 3:30PM,Monday – Thursday 2nd shift 3:30PM – 2:00AM
Friday – Sunday Weekend shift 5:00AM – 5:30PM (Work 36 paid for 40)
Summary
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 but not limited to the following.
Inspect incoming supplies to requirements.
Inspect in process product for conformity to blueprints.
Inspect finished product to Customer requirements.
Document inspection Results.
Maintain measuring equipment to equipment calibration standards.
Perform Audits for compliance to ISO Procedures.
Work with production to resolve nonconformance issues.
Participate in MRB boards.
Update and maintain Quality procedures and records.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education and/or Experience
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
3 to 5 years’ experience in quality inspection role
Strong communication, problem solving ability, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
Proficient in using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
Metal fabrication experience
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
CMM experience
Work Environment
Manufacturing shop environment with required PPE. Position requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
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. -
Pay range $20/hour - $32/hour based on experience.
2nd shift 3:30PM - 2:00AM Monday - Thursday
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.
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.
Work Environment
Manufacturing shop environment with required PPE. Position requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
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. -
Pay: $17 – $28/hour (based on experience)
Monday – Thursday 1st shift 5:00AM – 3:30PM,Monday – Thursday 2nd shift 3:30PM – 2:00AM
Friday – Sunday Weekend shift 5:00AM – 5:30PM (Work 36 paid for 40)
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
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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/write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, product and component specifications, data sheets and procedure manuals.
Work Environment
Manufacturing shop environment with required PPE. Position requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
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. -
$17 - $20 based on experience
Bilingual - Spanish preferred1st shift 5:00am - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday
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.
Perform Operator maintenance per established schedules.
Report quantities produced into ERP system.
Education and/or Experience
Required:Good computer skills
Ability to read and follow instructions
3 to 5 years’ experience with Bystronic 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.
Work Environment
Manufacturing shop environment with required PPE. Position requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
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.