CNC Machinist I

Prince Industries • Pepperell, MA

14h

About The Position

Prince Industries is hiring a CNC Machinist I to operate, set up, and program CNC machinery that manufactures metallic and non-metallic parts. Under minimal supervision, the machinist applies G and M code knowledge, CAD/CAM software, part-processing skills, and fixture-design and work-holding knowledge. The role also calls for strong leadership skills.

The machinist reads blueprints and applies GD&T, safely handles raw materials, operates CNC mills, uses tooling and measurement instruments, and performs tool-wear offsets and work shifts. The role includes routine machine cleaning and light maintenance, supporting an organized machine shop, contributing to process improvement, following manufacturing, quality, ISO, and safety procedures, and communicating across departments. Schedule flexibility is expected as customer or company circumstances warrant.

Prince Industries is a manufacturing partner founded in 1959, with seven facilities across the U.S. and China. Its certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour, with the final rate based on experience and a successful interview. Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. persons, defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. nationals.

Requirements

• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques.
• Preferred: 3 or more years of CNC machining experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and to understand and communicate job instructions verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and respectfully convey instructions to other employees.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret varied technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds when required.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined for ITAR eligibility: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or other training.
• Aerospace experience.
• Proficient G and M code knowledge, CAD/CAM software experience, part-processing experience, and fixture-design and work-holding knowledge.
• Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and apply knowledge of GD&T.
• Load and unload raw materials properly and safely.
• Use measuring instruments and perform part layout; use gages and instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Power on and operate CNC mills with minimal assistance.
• Properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Perform complex tool-wear offsets and work shifts.
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance of CNC machinery.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining the machine shop work environment.
• Provide feedback and input on departmental process improvement.
• Follow manufacturing processes and procedures, ISO requirements, safety procedures, and quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Remain flexible with time and schedule to support customers or the company as circumstances warrant.
• Move or transfer products using an overhead crane when required.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, with PPO and HDHP options and HSA, including prescription coverage
• Dental PPO insurance
• Vision PPO insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D, with options to add coverage for the employee, spouse, and children
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• 401(k) Fidelity plan with employer match
• Personal retirement advisor
• PTO and paid holidays
• Partial tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
• Personal protective equipment reimbursement for items such as safety glasses and shoes
• Uniform rental service
• Employee events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED