CNC Machinist Set Up Operator - Swiss - $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Prince Industries LLC•Carol Stream, IL

4d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Prince Industries is hiring CNC Operators in its Turning / Swiss Department for first- and second-shift openings. The role operates production machinery to print specifications, inspects parts, verifies conformance using measuring instruments, and uses statistical process control techniques. The operator reads blueprints and job travelers, follows quality certifications and safety procedures, maintains production equipment, completes job paperwork, and helps protect and store completed products. The position works under direct supervision and may involve additional duties or department transfers to meet production needs. The listed first shift runs from 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Compensation starts at $24 per hour, with the final rate based on experience and a successful interview. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is advertised. Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. nationals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Previous experience, apprenticeship, or formal training.
Ability to recognize and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers as needed.
Ability to comprehend and follow simple oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform intermediate shop math and calculations, including fraction conversions, division, multiplication, and percentages.
Basic computer skills for inquiry, data collection, or input.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in production.
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or U.S. national status, as required by ITAR regulations.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and reaching for the duration of an 8–10-hour shift, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Close vision of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 is required.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of related machining operation experience in the field or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery to print specifications.
Visually and dimensionally inspect production parts for defects and report defects to the immediate supervisor.
Verify workpiece conformance to specifications using measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and go/no-go gauges.
Use statistical process control techniques.
Read blueprints for dimensions and tolerances, including GD&T, and interpret job travelers for quantities, job rates, and operation sequences.
Follow Prince Industries quality certifications, such as ISO and QS, as they relate to the position.
Perform machine startup, adjust tooling to maintain proper sizes, and replace broken or worn tooling.
Identify non-functioning safety equipment and unsafe conditions.
Conduct daily preventative maintenance checks, including checking coolant levels, filters, and fan operation, and clean machines as needed.
Secure required tooling and instruments.
Complete job-related paperwork, including tags, inspection documents, and production logs.
Clean spills and noticeable grease spots on the shop floor and maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
Maintain the quality, protection, and storage of completed products, including layer packing and use of rust-preventative oils as applicable.
Identify tooling needed for safe and efficient daily operation, including inserts, drills, and work-holding equipment.
Use basic inspection equipment, including height gauges and optical comparators.
Begin simple machine setups or adjustments as needed, such as setting tools or diamonds, resetting jaws, collets, or guides.
Transport finished materials manually or with a pallet jack to the area indicated on the job traveler.
Maintain the production rate indicated on the job traveler and promptly report discrepancies to the department supervisor.
Observe and listen to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
Position and secure workpieces in a holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
Observe safety procedures, including requirements for protective equipment, machine interlocks, and lifting guidelines.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, potentially including department transfers to meet production needs.