CNC Machinist Lathe Set Up Operator - 2nd Shift
Job Summary
Priince is seeking a CNC Machinist - Set Up Operator to join our Lathe Department. This role reports to the Production Manager and operates CNC Milling Machines. Shift: 2nd Shift M-F, 4:30pm - 1:00am. Training during first shift hours is required.
Offering
Sign On Bonus: $2,500 for Machinists at our Carol Stream location!
About the Role
Prince Industries, founded in 1959, is a global manufacturing partner serving industries like hydraulics and aerospace. We combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value through ISO certifications.
Responsibilities
- Machine setup, operation, and startup
- Adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes
- Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications
- Sets up workpiece in holding devices
- Understands and adjusts machine speeds and feeds
- Performs preventative machine maintenance
- Loads tools and sets tool diameters for cutter radius compensation
- Performs other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in CNC related field, set up experience preferred
- Experience in vertical and horizontal milling machines setup
- Ability to quickly use control panels for offsets and edits on FMS machinery
- Tolerance for machining parts to +/- 0.0005" for diameter and +/- 0.001" for length
- Reads and interprets GD&T blueprints
Skills
- Recognizes and interprets safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers
- Performs intermediate shop math skills and calculations
- Uses basic computer skills for inquiries, data collection, and input
- Has strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime
Physical Requirements
- Regularly stands and reaches for the duration of shift
- Frequent talking and hearing
- Frequent repetitive and short-cycle work
- Occasional walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending
- Lifts, pushes, or pulls up to 15 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, warm/hot parts, machine sparks, compressed and cryogenic gases
- Exposure to noise, color vision, English language proficiency, personal protective equipment, uniform rental service, employee events, and compensation
Benefits
- Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA)
- Dental PPO Insurance
- Vision PPO Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
- Gross PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
- Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement
- Uniform Rental Service
- Employee Events
Compensation
$25 - $30 per hour
Additional compensation for shift differential
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 for Machinists starting prior to June 1st
Note: Only U.S. persons are eligible due to ITAR regulations. Prince is an Equal Opportunity Employer.