Grinder Operator - 2nd Shift

Company Overview

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.

Prince Industries in Batavia, IL is looking for a Grinding / Deburring Operator to join our team. This position is on second shift and the hours are 3:30 to 2:00 AM Monday – Thursday.

• Grinding parts
• Orbit sanding parts
• Deburring parts
• Washing parts
• Cleaning parts
• Cleaning work area
• Moving pallets
• Organizing work stations
• Practicing safe work conditions

• 1-3 years of industry experience is preferred but not required
• Regularly required to stand for the duration of shift, 8‑10 hours
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short‑cycle work
• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles from metalworking coolants and oils
• Noise level generally loud; hearing protection required
• Must wear steel toe boots
• Prince will provide all required PPE
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO & HDHP with HSA) with prescription coverage
• Dental PPO Insurance
• Vision PPO Insurance
• Short‑term & Long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance and AD&D
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• 401(k) Fidelity plan with strong employer match
• Personal retirement advisor
• Generous PTO policy and 9 paid holidays per year
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job‑related classes
• Personal protective equipment reimbursement
• Uniform rental service
• Employee events

$18–22 per hour.

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..