Welder - 2nd Shift

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.

Job Summary

The Welder will be responsible for setting up, operating, and performing welding work to fabricate metal parts and components according to customer specifications. The role requires MIG/TIG welding and the ability to review drawings and specifications to accurately weld parts and metal components.

Schedule

2nd shift: 3:30 pm – 2:00 am, Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently employ a diverse range of welding techniques, encompassing mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Interpret and comprehend blueprints and formulas to ascertain precise welding requirements for each project.
• Utilize precision instruments such as calipers, tape measures, and squares.
• Demonstrate comprehensive proficiency in TIG and MIG welding techniques per technical drawing specifications.
• Collaborate in the production process and provide support to machine operators as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized welding environment at all times.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, which may include department transfers or special projects to meet production needs.

Requirements

• Ability to use inspection methods including tape measure, calipers, and fillet gauges.
• Able to interpret AWS weld symbols.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; interact appropriately with all levels of the company and customers as pertains to job responsibilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to complete work assignments and prioritize urgent matters to meet established deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 5+ years MIG/TIG welding experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Proficient at math and computer skills: ability to calculate fractions, dimensions, and tolerances according to customer and production specifications.
• Proficient at reading, interpreting, and understanding weld symbols, blueprints, and drawings to accurately fabricate parts and components the first time.
• Proficient at using quality inspection equipment (gauges, micrometers, rulers); GD&T preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk for the duration of the shift (8–10 hours).
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, or bend.
• Manually lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision; 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles from metalworking coolants and oils.
• Noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud; hearing protection required.

Pay

$20–24/hr

Eligibility

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.