Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift

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 located in Batavia, IL is currently seeking a Press Brake Operator for our fabrication shop. The Press Brake Operator performs operations for production such as press brake/hardware insertion, milling machines, secondary equipment and grinders, etc. to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic work pieces to specified print. We have openings on second shift.

• 2:30pm - 1am
• Monday - Thursday

• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned
• Visually and dimensionally inspects production parts for any defects and reports defects to immediate supervisor
• Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges and other instructed equipment
• Required to use statistical process control techniques
• Reads blueprint for such information as dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T or Manufacturing)
• Reads and interprets the Job Traveler for such information as number of work pieces to be machined, job rate, sequence of operation, etc.
• Independently performs all job duties of machine operation with little or no instruction required such as: machine startup, adjust tooling to maintain proper sizes, replace broken or worn tooling, identify non‑functioning safety equipment or unsafe conditions, conduct daily preventative maintenance checks to include proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, etc.
• Troubleshoots and makes adjustments to equipment as needed for problem resolution
• Completes necessary job related paperwork to include tags, inspection documents, production log, etc.
• Transports finished materials, manually or using pallet jack, to area indicated on the Job Traveler
• Establishes, verifies and maintains the established production rate as indicated on the Job Traveler and reports any discrepancies immediately to department supervisor
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Previous experience, apprenticeship or formal training
• Minimum of 3 or more years machine operation experience in the field or related field

• 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 comprehend and follow oral or written instructions
• Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, basic right angle trigonometry, percentages, etc.
• Knowledge of Prince Industries quality policy and standards
• Basic computer skills to perform job/part inquiry, data collection and input
• Ability to troubleshoot and use problem solving techniques for problem resolution
• Excellent knowledge of machine equipment and tooling requirements
• Familiarity and working knowledge with a variety of the industry’s concepts, practices and procedures
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

• Regularly required to stand, and reach the duration of shift, 8‑10 hours
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• 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 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Specifi…