Assistant Prince Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains building and mechanical machinery, hydraulic components and physical structures of production CNC machines and equipment (i.e. engines, motors, pneumatic tools, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complicated maintenance tasks by using sound judgement with little or no supervision daily.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare maintenance schedules.
• Schedule Preventative maintenance.
• Assist outside contractors with activities as needed.
• Act as a liaison with outside contractors and reports back to leadership.
• Performs routine duties as preventative maintenance to machines according to designated schedule - include replacing or repairing machine belts, filters, fans, etc.
• Dismantles machine equipment to gain access to problem areas and to remove defective parts.
• Cleans and lubricates machines and machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, bearings, etc.
• Troubleshoot electronic breakdowns (drives, servo’s etc.)
• Performs minor electronic and electrical repairs.
• Maintain HVAC systems (furnace and air conditioner filters, belts, lubrication etc.)
• Performs major and minor remodeling tasks - including painting walls.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• May need to paint machines or equipment as needed to prevent corrosion.
• Reports any major machine repairs, tools or material shortages and concerns to Leadership Team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Extensive knowledge of related machine equipment and tooling required.
• Excellent knowledge with various power tools.
• Experienced knowledge in electrical and mechanical machine repairs.
• Ability to effectively repair and maintain physical structure and operation of machinery and building.
• Ability to inspect and test machinery efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written form with department supervisor and all levels within the company as it relates to the job.
• Mechanically and electronically inclined.

Education and Experience

• High school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ of mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Previous CNC or fabrication machinery maintenance experience favorable.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to walk or stand the duration of 8–10-hour shift daily.
• Occasionally required to sit, bend, reach, crouch, stoop or kneel.
• Frequently required to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent hearing and vision abilities required to accurately detect machine malfunctions.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud in which hearing protection is required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments.
• Must also have close, distance, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus and judge depth. Color vision is required as well.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

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

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.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )

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