CNC Milling Machinist - 2nd Shift

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.

Prince Industries is looking for a CNC Machinist in our Swiss Department.

Flexible shift: ~2:30 PM - 1:00 AM. MUST be willing to train on the first shift. Opportunities for overtime.

• Operates production machinery to print specifications.
• Performs a variety of tasks by using established guidelines with limited judgement to perform functions of the job.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect production parts for any defects and reports defects to immediate supervisor.
• Verify conformance of workpiece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Required to use statistical process control techniques.
• Relies on instructions and preestablished guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Reads blueprints for such information as dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T)
• Reads and interprets the Job Traveler for such information as number of work pieces to be machined, job rate, sequence of operation, etc..
• Understands and follows Prince Industries quality certifications (i.e. ISO, QS) as relates to position.
• Independently perform 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, cleans the machine as needed, etc.
• Secures all tooling and instruments required (Doc: PQ01F03).
• Completes necessary job related paperwork to include tags, inspection documents, production log, etc...
• Cleans all spills and noticeable grease spots on floor in shop.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality, protection and storage of the completed product (ex: layer packing, rust preventative oils, box weight, etc.)
• Identify necessary tooling required for safe and efficient daily operation. (i.e. insert changes, drills, work holding, etc..)
• Proficient in the use of basic inspection equipment (including height gauge and optical comparators)
• Able to begin simple machine set ups and/or machine adjustments as needed (ex: remove and/or set tools or diamonds, reset jaws, collets, guides, etc.)
• Transports finished materials, manually or using pallet jack, to area indicated on the Job Traveler.
• Maintains established production rate as indicated on the Job Traveler and reports any discrepancies immediately to department supervisor.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools, etc.
• Positions and secures the workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers to meet production needs.

• 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 simple oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
• Basic computer skills…