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

Prince Industries; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with strong EMP

Company paid life insurance & AD&D

100% tuition reimbursement for job-rel

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Prince Industries in Carol Stream, IL seeks a CNC Machinist I to operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders. You will machine metal and nonmetal parts by following drawings and specifications, and you will help set up tooling and fixtures.

Ideal candidates read GD&T, interpret blueprints, and perform precision measurements with micrometers and gauges. OT availability and a strong work ethic are required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in CNC-related field.
• Ability to read GD&T blueprints to specification.
• Ability to quickly use control panel for offsets/edits on 2-3 FMS machines.
• Tolerance: +/- 0.0005" diameter, +/- 0.001" length.

Responsibilities

• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications using micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Secure tooling and place work piece in holding devices and fixtures.
• Observe daily preventative machine maintenance and keep machines clean.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor to meet production needs.

Skills

Document interpretation

Communication

Shop math

Basic computer skills

Willing to work OT

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNC experience

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Go-no-go gauges

Job 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

TheCNC Machinist Ithe 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

• 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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