CNC Machinist Setup Operator

Prince Industries; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Fidelity Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

PPE Reimbursement

Uniform Service

Employee Events

Job summary

Prince Industries is seeking a CNC Machinist - Set Up Operator to join our team near Chicago. This role will report to the Production Manager and operate CNC milling machines to machine metallic and non-metallic workpieces, performing setup, alignment, and run tasks.

The candidate should have strong ability to read GD&T blueprints, adjust offsets, verify precision, and perform routine maintenance while meeting production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years CNC setup experience.
• Experience on vertical and horizontal milling setups.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Machine setup, operation and startup; adjust tooling for size accuracy.
• Verify conformance using micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges.
• Secure tooling and workpieces; position fixtures and workholding.
• Adjust offsets, part zero and machine speed/feeds per spec.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and keep machines clean.
• Load tools and set diameters for cutter radius compensation.

Skills

Safety rules

NC programs

Communication

Shop math

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

Job description

Who is Prince?

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

Prince is looking for a CNC Machinist - Set Up Operator to add to our Team! This position will report to the Production Manager and will operate CNC Milling Machines to machine metallic and non-metallic workpieces by performing a variety of duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Machine setup, operation, and startup, restarting the machine, adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes, replaces broken or worn tooling.
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Understand how to adjust work offsets and part zero.
• Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications.
• Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
• Responsible for loading tools, setting tool Diameters so that cutter radius compensation may be used.
• Understand how to install Workholding.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and edit NC Programs.
• 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 5 years’ experience in a CNC related field - set up experience preferred.
• Experience in vertical and horizontal milling machines setup.
• 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 Job Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
• Occasionally required to walk; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• Frequently exposed to and required to move warm/hot parts and machine sparks.
• Frequently exposed to compressed and cryogenic gases.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud, requiring hearing protection.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments.
• Must also have close, distance, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus and judge depth. Color vision is required as well.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Benefits

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

Compensation

$27- $32 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.

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