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CNC Machinist Set Up Operator - 2nd Shift

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Carol Stream, IL, United States
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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

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
  • Dental PPO Insurance
  • Vision PPO Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
  • Personal Retirement Advisor
  • Generous PTO Policy and Paid Holidays
  • Partial Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
  • Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
  • Uniform Rental Service
  • Employee Events

COMPENSATION: $25 - $30 Per Hour 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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