CNC Machinist Set Up Operator
About The Position
This position operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders, to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces by performing a variety of duties. Prince Industries, founded in 1959, has grown into a global manufacturing partner with seven facilities across the U.S. and China. They serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies. Prince acts as a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. They are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, combining quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking.
Requirements
- 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 perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
- Basic computer skills are required to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
- Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a CNC related field - set up experience preferred.
- Ability to quickly use the control panel to do offsets and edits on 2-3 of the FMS machinery.
- Tolerance: Ability to machine parts to +/- 0.0005” for diameter and +/- 0.001” for length.
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the needed specification in creating a part.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.
Nice To Haves
- set up experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Machine setup, operation, and startup, restarting the machine, adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes, and replacing broken or worn tooling.
- Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
- Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
- Understand how to adjust work offsets and part zero.
- Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications.
- Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
- Responsible for loading tools, setting tool Diameters so that cutter radius compensation may be used.
- Understand how to install Workholding.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
- Dental PPO Insurance
- Vision PPO Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
- 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 (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
- Uniform Rental Service
- Employee Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
