Prince Industries

Precision machining for aerospace, defense, medical

CNC Machinist 1

Precision Machining & ToolmakingPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeCarol Stream, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a CNC-related field is required.
Ability to use the control panel to perform offsets and edits on 2–3 FMS machines.
Ability to machine parts to tolerances of ±0.0005 inches for diameter and ±0.001 inches for length.
Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the specifications required to create a part.
Ability to recognize and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers as needed.
Intermediate shop math skills, including fraction conversions, division, multiplication, and percentages.
Basic computer skills for inquiries, data collection, or data entry.
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
Ability to stand and reach for 8–10 hours during a shift, and occasionally walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to follow safety procedures and use required protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection, and to observe machine interlocks and lifting guidelines.

Responsibilities

Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces.
Verify workpiece conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go/no-go gauges.
Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Secure required tooling and instruments, and position and secure workpieces in holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers, or fixtures.
Perform daily preventative machine maintenance, including checking coolant levels, filters, and fan operation, and cleaning machines.
Accept additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, including transfers between departments to meet production needs.

Desired Qualifications

CNC setup experience is preferred.

CNC Machinist I - $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Prince Industries LLC · Carol Stream, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13

Workplace: on_site

Department: CNC - Carol Stream

Description

Who We Are

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 CNC Machinist I the position operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders, to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces by performing a variety of duties.

Key Responsibilities

Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.

Required Skills & Competencies

Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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.
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 & Work Environment Requirements

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-cycles 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.

Benefits

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 $24 per hour. The final rate will be determined based on experience and a successful interview process.

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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About the Company

Prince Industries

Precision machining for aerospace, defense, medical

Prince Industries provides high-tolerance precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and value-added manufacturing for aerospace, defense, medical, and other markets across seven facilities in the United States and China. It makes engineered parts and assemblies using CNC and precision machining, along with sheet metal work, delivered as a strategic supply-chain partner to meet strict industry requirements. The company differentiates itself through rapid growth via strategic acquisitions that expand capabilities and geographic reach in high-tolerance machining. Its goal is to continue expanding capacity and capabilities to serve a global customer base with reliable, end-to-end manufacturing solutions.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Carol Stream, IL
Founded: 1959

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