Finishing Technician

Prince Industries Inc.; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental Insurance

401(k) Fidelity Plan with employer-m/

Paid Holidays & Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Prince Industries Inc. is seeking a Finishing Technician to perform repetitive bench or line assembly operations and operate the ultrasonic wash machine to clean components.

You will deburr parts, load/unload washers, inspect items, and complete packaging and paperwork while meeting tight deadlines. OSHA safety guidelines and quality standards apply, with OT as needed, on-site in Brattleboro, VT.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write and speak English.
• Previous general labor/machine shop experience preferred.
• Must follow safety procedures and work with proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Deburr parts with wheels, reamers, drills, sandpaper, or files.
• Load/unload materials from washer to designated area.
• Immerse objects in washing/rinsing solutions to remove debris.
• Wash parts in ultrasonic machine or solvent, dry and inspect parts.
• Measure and pour soap/chemicals, set wash cycle controls.
• Inspect parts, sometimes under a microscope.
• Install Heli-Coil as needed and assemble non-electronic parts.
• Complete paperwork and operate pallet jack or moving equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow oral and written instructions

Material recognition & sorting

Machinery operation

Willing to work OT

Education

High School diploma or GED

English language proficiency

Tools

Deburring tools

Ultrasonic wash machine

Pallet jack

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

TheFinishing Technician performs repetitive bench or line assembly operations to produce various types of specified products in addition to completing routine tasks of hand washing or operating the ultra-sonic wash machine to clean manufactured components.

Key Responsibilities

• Deburs 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, set 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.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 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 OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Education and Experience

• 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 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.
• 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
• 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: $21-$28/hr (Final rate based on experience).

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)