Find a Career at Ludman Industries
Ludman Industries is an equal opportunity employer looking for dedicated self-starters for a career in the agglomeration industry
Above all, Ludman prides itself on hiring the most qualified, dedicated professionals for a career in the agglomeration industry. Likewise, we hire individuals with diverse experience levels and backgrounds. In other words, our Team consists of positive, motivated, self-starters, who are always looking to learn and contribute.
Also, our close-knit culture focuses on teamwork and a customer-first mentality. In addition, we look for experienced individuals that portray high degrees of technical knowledge and aptitude in their area of expertise. Get in touch to see how you can become part of the Ludman Team.
Moreover, tangible career benefits of working at Ludman Industries:
- Firstly, competitive pay program
- Secondly, outstanding benefits
- Thirdly, employee-friendly Paid Time Off, including Holidays
- Fourthly, opportunities for career advancement
- Fifthly, competitive 401K Program
- And more--contact us for details
Similarly, intangible career benefits of working at Ludman Industries:
- Firstly, join a team of experts and become a thought leader in a niche industry
- Secondly, be a part of a growing company that prides itself in treating employees well
- Thirdly, work in a growing area that is great for families
- Fourthly, work for a privately-held company that believes in doing business the right way
- And more--contact us for details
In conclusion, send us your information below, and we will get back to you shortly with Ludman career opportunities.
ALSO, PLEASE SEND ALL WRITTEN INQUIRIES, SUCH AS RESUMES AND JOB APPLICATIONS, TO Employee Resources.
Lastly, we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Postings
Sales Engineer (Ref. Position ID: #20220628)
Ludman Industries is looking to add a Sales Engineer / Program Manager at our Milwaukee Headquarters. We may require a technical degree, preferably a Mechanical Engineering degree. This position is an in-person position at the Ludman Industries headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI. If you have the desire to travel, work hard and be rewarded, please contact Ken Skarlupka, Vice President & General Manager. kskarlupka@ludman.net
www.ludman.net
We are an EOE.
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Ludman Industries - OEM Agglomeration & Size Reduction Equipment
Ludman Industries builds complete solutions for turnkey plants, compactors, briquetters, crushers, granulators, flake breakers, flaking & shredding mills.
Job Duties: Sales Engineer / Program Manager
- The Sales Engineer / Program Manager will oversee pricing, scheduling, and technical performance of the organization’s programs and orders. The incumbent will manage the proposal development; assist in the contract negotiations and contract compliance. The proposal preparation will include assisting with the design, review and manufacture specifications and financial terms of the contract. The incumbent will also work with the Sales Team in business development initiatives.
- The Sales Engineer / Program Manager will ensure that the master plans and schedules will be followed and will assist in developing solutions to program challenges, directing, and working with the engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure the project to completion on time and within the budget set forth.
- The job responsibilities will include overall management of multiple projects. This will include finance, governance, creating a positive cash-flow charts, PFD’s to P&ID’s, tracking of outside and inside manufactured goods to marry with the final product. Planning is key to the success of this position.
- The incumbent must be able to communicate well with our inside teams, customers, and vendor network. A technical degree is recommended, Mechanical Engineering preferred, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. An advanced degree is a plus. An understanding of metallurgy is a definite plus.
- This position is an extremely important position within our organization and is a very visible position. This position enables the incumbent to get to know our industry and some minimal travel is required.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Experience: Adobe Acrobat/Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project/Excel/SolidWorks
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- A self-starter who can develop and implement sales strategies, business plans, as well as set and achieve goals.
- Must be detail oriented and self- motivated.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects is essential and see the order through from start-to-finish.
- Knowledge of industrial equipment and applications.
- Minimum of 2+ years in product and/or equipment sales engineer experience / program management.
- Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering Degree is desired.
- Travel required. (Domestic & International during project kickoffs)
- Helpful: Background *Electrical *Hydraulics
- MBA Degree is desired (Masters of Business Administration)
Project Manager (Ref. Position ID: #20220427)
Ludman Industries is looking to add a Project Manager at our Milwaukee Headquarters. We require a technical degree, preferably a Mechanical Engineering degree. This position is an in-person position at the Ludman Industries headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI. If you have the desire to travel, work hard and be rewarded, please contact Ken Skarlupka, Vice President & General Manager. kskarlupka@ludman.net
www.ludman.net
We are an EOE.
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Ludman Industries - OEM Agglomeration & Size Reduction Equipment
Ludman Industries builds complete solutions for turnkey plants, compactors, briquetters, crushers, granulators, flake breakers, flaking & shredding mills.
Job Duties: Project Manager
• The Project Manager will oversee pricing, scheduling, and technical performance of the organization’s programs and orders. The incumbent will manage the proposal development; assist in the contract negotiations and contract compliance. The proposal preparation will include assisting with the design, review and manufacture specifications and financial terms of the contract. The incumbent will also work with the Sales Team in business development initiatives.
• The Project Manager will ensure that the master plans and schedules will be followed and will assist in developing solutions to program challenges, directing, and working with the engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure the project to completion on time and within the budget set forth.
• The job responsibilities will include overall management of multiple projects. This will include finance, governance, creating a positive cash-flow charts, PFD’s to P&ID’s, tracking of outside and inside manufactured goods to marry with the final product. Planning is key to the success of this position.
• The incumbent must be able to communicate well with our inside teams, customers, and vendor network. A technical degree is required, Mechanical Engineering preferred, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. An advanced degree is a plus. An understanding of metallurgy is a definite plus.
• This position is an extremely important position within our organization and is a very visible position. This position enables the incumbent to get to know our industry and some minimal travel is required.
Ideal Qualifications:
• Experience: Adobe Acrobat/Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project/Excel/SolidWorks
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• A self-starter who can develop and implement sales strategies, business plans, as well as set and achieve goals.
• Must be detail oriented and self- motivated.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects is essential and see the order through from start-to-finish.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and applications.
• Minimum of 5+ years in product and or equipment project management.
• Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering Degree is desired.
• Travel required. (Domestic & International during project kickoffs)
• Helpful: Background *Electrical *Hydraulics
• MBA Degree is desired (Masters of Business Administration)
Benefits Include:
• Excellent compensation including base salary, laptop, and cell phone.
• Generous benefits including insurance options, PTO, holiday, 401(k), Long- & Short-Term Disability.
Plant Manager (Ref. Position ID: #20220503)
Ludman Industries is looking for a highly qualified plant manager. This person must be well rounded in the machining areas of manual / CNC machines and mechanical. This candidate will be on the production machining floor more than performing office clerical and administrative duties. This position is an in-person position at the Ludman Industries headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI.
As a boutique manufacturing firm, Ludman values a candidate with years of machining experience in fixture and setup of machines with mechanical. The plant manager position needs to be recognized as a working plant manager. At times, this person will be in an office, but more so, on the floor or on a machine working with other employees, becoming part of the team to gain respect but mostly for each other. If you have the desire to travel, work hard and be rewarded, please contact Ken Skarlupka, Vice President & General Manager.
www.ludman.net
We are an EOE.
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Ludman Industries - OEM Agglomeration & Size Reduction Equipment
Ludman Industries builds complete solutions for turnkey plants, compactors, briquetters, crushers, granulators, flake breakers, flaking & shredding mills.
Job Duties: Plant Manager
Job Description:
Qualities of an effective plant manager:
- Shows up at least one half hour before start of shift and stays for at least one half hour after conclusion of shift (Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.); oversees any overtime or make-up time on Fridays; ability to attend to clerical, administrative duties on Fridays or Saturdays
- Steady attendance, performance and reliable worker
- Set the tone for the team and lead by example
- Motivated and driven
- Attentive to accuracy and efficiency in job duties
- Strong communication and training skills
- 10+ years of machining experience
- 5+ years of management experience
- Assertive style, but not aggressive
Job duties:
- Enforces company policies
- Balances upper/lower-level responsibilities with production employees
- Reports directly to the General Manager
- Implements successful apprenticeship program
- Develops a maintenance schedule on all equipment
- Ensures shop operations are running to company standard
- Trains and develops staff
- Ensures the production team meets goals
- Performs chat-in and chat-outs with team
- Oversees all aspects of the manufacturing/assembly/shop floor
- Provides training and development opportunities
- Handles issues brought to attention by production employees
- Performs walk-throughs of shop and each job
- Follows up with staff
- Responsible for overall operations of the Ludman shop
- Provides assistance when a department is in need of help
- Work with our CNC Software Programmer in applying the programming software to all CNC equipment
- Works from a shop office that also hosts Master Cam programming software and programmer
- Fills in, when CNC, lathe or assembly department does not have an operator or technician. Responsible for stepping in to get the job done.
- Makes sure jobs are in dedicated areas and have schedules and drawings in-place so next jobs can be started
Machinist – 1st Shift (Ref. Position ID: #20210721)
Machinist – 1st Shift (Ref. Position ID: #20210721)
Ludman Industries
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Job Details
Salary
Competitive salary will be based upon knowledge and experience
Job Type
Full-Time
Full Job Description
Our 1st shift is 6:00:00 AM – 4:30:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Significant OT may be available during the week or weekends. There also may be opportunities for flexed workweek schedules, such as making up time on Friday mornings. Training/probationary period expected to be approximately 90 days.
Primary Goal: Set-up and run Manual 5” Bar with Built-in Rotary Table
Machinists:
• Skilled Set-Up/Operator on a Manual 130mm Horizontal Boring Mill. Features: Touch screen control, 96.00 Built in rotary table, X = 118.00 Y = 96.00 Z = 36.00 W= 78.00 Cat 50 Tooling.
• Skilled in shop math, blueprint reading, and problem solving.
• Skilled in set-up, fixturing, adjusting and operating Horizontal
Boring Mills to obtain proper print dimensions, preferably Fanuc &
Tosnuc Controls.
• High degree of knowledge and use of Manual Horizontal Boring
Machine (2+ years’ experience preferred).
• Work with and obtain tight tolerances on parts, checking own work
with measuring instruments and documenting results.
• Must be able work from routings, process sheets, die drawings and
blueprints.
• Select speeds, feeds, tooling and operational sequence. Prove out
and make minor edits to programs.
• Set-up & compile process sheets to complete the job.
• Work with and obtain tight tolerances on parts, checking own work
with measuring instruments and documenting results.
• Must have good knowledge in the use of X-Y-Z-W & B axis machining.
• Position, align and secure work piece. May require the use of
locating fixtures. Select and prepare tools to meet varying.
conditions and materials.
• Experience in the use of overhead cranes with parts ranging from 1
– 20 ton.
• Actively participate in machining team efforts and department
continuous improvement activities.
• Short run/job shop experience preferred.
• Have good communication skills & willing to work well with others.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ludman Industries is an OEM of compaction and sizing machinery for multiple critical industries. We solve customer challenges employing the industry’s leading combination of compaction product, process expertise and technology. Employing diverse product lines, including roll compactors, crushers, granulators, briquette presses, flake lump breakers, flake roller mills, shredding mills, OEM parts, machining, fabrication, and testing capabilities, Ludman produces components that meet or exceed heat, wear, corrosion and compliance requirements.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, USA, Ludman operates worldwide utilizing over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Deep knowledge, innovative solutions, broad technologies, and over 50 years of industry experience allow Ludman Industries to provide proven solutions for multiple high performance markets including minerals, fertilizer, food, industrial machinery, mining, metals, wastewater treatment and chemicals.
Ludman Industries offers a wide variety of career opportunities, with challenges and rewards as diverse as the products we manufacture. We recognize the value of each person’s contribution to the success of our team.
Submit resume here.
Machinist – 1st Shift (Ref. Position IDs: #20210722, #20210723)
Machinist – 1st Shift (Position IDs: #20210722, #20210723)
Ludman Industries
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Job Details
Salary
Competitive salary will be based upon knowledge and experience
Job Type
Full-Time
Full Job Description
Our 1st shift is 6:00:00 AM – 4:30:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Significant OT may be available during the week or weekends. There also may be opportunities for flexed workweek schedules, such as making up time on Friday mornings. Training/probationary period expected to be approximately 90 days.
Primary Goal: Run Gibbs programming; set-up and operate the HBMs as available.
Note: Opportunity to become the Department Lead.
Machinists:
-Set up, adjust and operate various sizes of CNC machines including, horizontal boring mills and horizontal machining centers (Toyoda HMC, Toshiba HMC, and Hyundai HBM), to turn, bore, face, groove, mill, and drill on a variety of work to obtain proper print dimensions.
-Work with and obtain tight tolerances on parts, checking own work with measuring instruments and documenting results.
-Work from routings, process sheets, die drawings and blueprints. Select speeds, feeds, tooling and operational sequence. Prove out and make minor edits to CNC programs.
-Position, align and secure work piece. May require the use of locating fixtures. Select and prepare tools to meet varying conditions and materials.
-Actively participate in machining team efforts and department continuous improvement activities.
-2+ years’ minimum machining experience including setup of CNC machines
-Knowledge of CNC machine controls, preferably Fanuc & Tosnuc Controls
-Experience with Gibbs Cam Software or other that can easily adapt to Gibbs “Helpful”
-Must have good knowledge in the use of X-Y-Z-W & B axis machining.
-Strong shop math, blueprint reading, and problem solving skills
-Good communication skills and willing to work well with others
-Short run/job shop experience preferred
-Large parts ranging from 1 – 20 ton and overhead crane experience
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ludman Industries is an OEM of compaction and sizing machinery for multiple critical industries. We solve customer challenges employing the industry’s leading combination of compaction product, process expertise and technology. Employing diverse product lines, including roll compactors, crushers, granulators, briquette presses, flake lump breakers, flake roller mills, shredding mills, OEM parts, machining, fabrication, and testing capabilities, Ludman produces components that meet or exceed heat, wear, corrosion and compliance requirements.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, USA, Ludman operates worldwide utilizing over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Deep knowledge, innovative solutions, broad technologies, and over 50 years of industry experience allow Ludman Industries to provide proven solutions for multiple high performance markets including minerals, food, industrial machinery, mining, metals, wastewater treatment and chemicals.
Ludman Industries offers a wide variety of career opportunities, with challenges and rewards as diverse as the products we manufacture. We recognize the value of each person’s contribution to the success of our team.
Send resume here.
Purchasing Agent (Ref. Position ID: #20220428)
Ludman Industries is looking to add a Purchasing Manager at our Milwaukee Headquarters. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least 7 years of experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain in Manufacturing. This position is an in-person position at the Ludman Industries headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI. If you have the desire to travel, work hard and be rewarded, please contact Ken Skarlupka, Vice President & General Manager. kskarlupka@ludman.net
www.ludman.net
We are an EOE.
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Ludman Industries - OEM Agglomeration & Size Reduction Equipment
Ludman Industries builds complete solutions for turnkey plants, compactors, briquetters, crushers, granulators, flake breakers, flaking & shredding mills.
Preferred Purchasing Manager Job Requirements:
• This candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least 7 years of experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain in Manufacturing.
• This candidate needs to create purchasing orders, for forecasting, managed inventory, and maintain a win-win relationships with vendors.
• Tracking inventory is done thru Excel, and purchasing is tracked thru QuickBooks.
• This candidate must also work with the engineering team to develop a bill of materials (workbooks) based on PDF/Solid drawings.
• This individual will be responsible to create a book to release manufacturing for build.
• Purchasing will work very close with Engineering, Manufacturing & Shipping/Receiving.
• Must have a professional approach to vendors and sales support at Ludman.
• Responsible for purchasing a variety of items, monitoring vendor metrics and updating company records, and ensuring optimal inventory levels.
Experience should include:
• Negotiating terms and pricing with vendors utilizing analysis of trends.
• Purchasing and maintaining inventory for spare parts, customer-owned inventory and OEM manufacturing.
• Procuring raw materials, components, and indirect services from international and domestic vendors.
• Maintain purchase orders, order confirmations, and expedite orders weekly.
• Including entering orders and processing them and communicating via phone and email.
• Experience using Excel, Word, and QuickBooks
• Must have the ability to read & understand engineering drawings.
• Work well with other team members.
• Understand the confidentiality of our products & customers.
Benefits Include:
Excellent compensation including base salary, including options for health/dental insurance, holiday pay, vacation and long & short term disability.
Certified Welding Inspector / Quality Control Specialist (Ref. Position ID: #20220504)
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Ludman Industries is looking to add a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Quality Control (Q/C) Specialist at our Milwaukee Headquarters. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical aptitude, ability to read engineering drawings and hold a CWI certification with 3-5 years of related experience. This position is an in-person position at the Ludman Industries headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI. If you have the desire to travel, work hard and be rewarded, please contact Ken Skarlupka, Vice President & General Manager. kskarlupka@ludman.net
www.ludman.net
We are an EOE.
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Ludman Industries - OEM Agglomeration & Size Reduction Equipment
Ludman Industries builds complete solutions for turnkey plants, compactors, briquetters, crushers, granulators, flake breakers, flaking & shredding mills.
Job Duties: CWI/QC Job Description
▪ Track all incoming Forgings/Castings/Weldments.
▪ Document Certifications, Heat Numbers to the Inspection Test Plan (ITP) along with Ludman’s LF/LS numbering system for trackability.
▪ Perform dimensional checks on all first articles on the manufacturing floor, thus checking the machinist inspection reports & do random checks for identification.
▪ Travel to different subcontractors and do all first articles Q/C documents to ensure that subcontractors are meeting the Ludman requirements set forth in the ITPs.
▪ Oversee day-to-day welding, manufacturing, and painting, ensuring they meet Ludman’s ITP requirements.
Examples of Subcontractor checks:
Welders-CWI qualifications are met and up-to-date, tolerances are being held & documented (fabrications to Machining), paint overlays & mil thicknesses are being held to the ITP standards, travelers & schedules. Verify that instruments used are being calibrated.
Inspect first tack-ups for over-all dimensions, flatness, location, and orientation.
Review with the subcontractors the Q/C package that all critical reports are being followed and filled out and documented properly.
▪ Must ensure that all subcontractors meet the requirements set forth in the ITP and document the certifications.
▪ Perform all Level II NDT PT, (as required) along with making out reports and uploading to the ITP.
Ideal Qualifications:
▪ Experience: Adobe Acrobat/Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project/Microsoft Excel
▪ Must be detail oriented and self- motivated.
▪ Ability to effectively manage multiple projects is essential and see the order through from start-to-finish.
▪ Knowledge of industrial equipment and applications.
▪ Local travel required.
▪ Helpful: CWI certification 3-5 Years’ experience, Mechanical aptitude, and ability to read engineering drawings.
Benefits Include:
▪ Excellent compensation including base salary, company laptop for easy onsite documentation uploads, cell phone and use of company truck when travel takes place.
▪ Generous benefits including Health/Dental insurance options, holiday pay, vacation, Long- & Short-Term Disability.
