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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 Powder Coater/Painting is currently seeking an experienced Powder Coater Painter for our Batavia, IL location. The Powder Coater/Painter performs daily routine tasks in the Paint Line area by performing the following duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, gloves, lifting guidelines, interlocks, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Relies on specific instructions and pre-existing guidelines to perform functions of the job.
• Carefully reviews and follows all special powder coating instructions.
• Loads and unloads materials or parts from paint line to specified area.
• Examines workpiece and dislodges or removes debris from objects.
• Fills tanks with water or acid to specified level.
• Mask and Plug parts that require based on the print that calls them out.
• Handles parts in order to maintain surface finish and part integrity.
• Measures or weighs out and pours specified quantity of chemical into large tank containers.
• Completes all necessary and required paperwork as relates to the job. (i.e. tags).
• Carefully places, lays or stack objects when coming off paint line.
• Moves finished containers of painted parts to the next designated operation.
• Transports materials to and from designated location using pallet jack or other authorized moving equipment as needed.
• Maintains good housekeeping in assigned work area.
• Works under direct supervision of lead man and plant supervisor.
• Understands and follows Prince Industries quality certifications (i.e. ISO, QS) as relates to position.
• Works effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company.
• Additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor and may include department transfers to meet production needs.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Required to perform repetitive hand work for the duration of 8–10-hour shift daily.
• Required to sit or stand the duration of shift.
• Required to walk, bend, reach, stoop or kneel.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly may lift, push or pull up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• 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 be able to read, write, and speak English.

Education and Experience

• 3+ Years of Paint / Powder Coating experience in a machine shop environment preferred.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement
• Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince

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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