Finishing Technician

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Deburrs parts with tools such as deburring wheels, reamers, drills, sandpaper, scotchbrite, small files, or small pneumatic tools
• Loads and unloads materials or parts from washer to specified area
• Immerses objects in washing and rinsing solutions to remove debris
• Washes parts in an ultrasonic machine or solvent, dries parts, examines parts, removes debris
• Measures and pours soap or chemical into wash water, sets controls to regulate cycle of wash and water temperature
• Inspects parts, some under a microscope
• Responsible for Heli-Coil installation
• Completes parts assembly (non-electronic parts) and packaging
• Completes paperwork
• Operates a pallet jack / other moving equipment

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor as needed
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to recognize and sort materials
• Ability to operate machinery
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work overtime to meet tight deadlines as needed
• Previous general labor experience in a machine shop environment preferred
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycle work
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments
• Must have close, distance, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus and judge depth
• Color vision is required

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) with Prescription Coverage
• Dental 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 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
• Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
• Uniform Rental Service
• Employee Events

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.