CNC Machinist Set Up Operator - 2nd Shift

Who Is Prince?

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

Job Summary

Prince is looking for a CNC Machinist – Set Up Operator to add to our Milling Department! This position will report to the Production Manager and will operate CNC Milling Machines to machine metallic and non-metallic workpieces by performing a variety of duties.

2nd Shift Hours: M-F, 4:30pm - 1:00am. Must be able to complete training during first shift hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Machine setup, operation, and startup, restarting the machine, adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes, replaces broken or worn tooling.
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Understand how to adjust work offsets and part zero.
• Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications.
• Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
• Responsible for loading tools, setting tool Diameters so that cutter radius compensation may be used.
• Understand how to install Workholding.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and edit NC Programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
• Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
• Basic computer skills required to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a CNC related field - set up experience preferred.
• Experience in vertical and horizontal milling machines setup.
• Ability to quickly use the control panel to do offsets and edits on 2-3 of the FMS machinery.
• Tolerance: Ability to machine parts to +/- 0.0005” for diameter and +/- 0.001” for length.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the needed specification in creating a part.

Physical Job Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
• Occasionally required to walk; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• Frequently exposed to and required to move warm/hot parts and machine sparks.
• Frequently exposed to compressed and cryogenic gases.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud, requiring hearing protection.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments. 
• Must also have close, distance, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus and judge depth. Color vision is required as well. 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. 

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement
• Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince

COMPENSATION: Starting at $28/hr. The final rate will be determined based on experience and a successful interview process. Additional compensation for shift differential.

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )

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