CNC Programmer

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 CNC Programmer plays a key role in maintaining, developing, overseeing, and to some degree operating manufacturing systems such as CNC Machines. The CNC Programmer is responsible for keeping the production costs down, while maintaining quality of the product and extensive knowledge into project details. Finally, the Programmer will act as a key communicator between both internal and external channels to ensure efficient product delivery and customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Initiates, prepares, and completes all necessary Methods of Manufacture [Bill of Material and Router] related to the manufacture of a part to the customer’s print.
• Prepares production prints using Adobe or Solid Works software based upon customer supplied drawings [usually Adobe files]; also utilizes manufacturers' spec sheets or other quality specifications in the creation of production prints.
• Responsible for CNC Programming for Machines on the shop floor
• Responsible for working with machinists to assist with any CNC related questions
• Creates and revises process routings for new, reoccurring and rework job orders, as well as Methods of Manufacture, based upon feedback from Production or vendors.
• Creates, updates, or revises production prints as needed.
• Creates engineering or fixture drawings as assigned by department supervisor.
• Works with necessary personnel in Production Control, Purchasing and production department supervisors to expedite necessary information concerning technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design / test problems to assure accurate and timely completion of engineering quotes.
• Daily use of computer Vantage System to input, track and locate information as needed in accordance with established company guidelines.
• May assist in recommending, evaluating, and verifying engineering changes, specifications and drawing releases and obtains all necessary required authorizations.
• Performs administrative duties that relate to the job, to include filing quotes, copying prints and releases prints to shop floor.
• Contact customers as required to discuss and clarify technical issues.
• Contacts vendors as required to discuss and clarify technical issues in the manufacture of parts.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Benefits

Compensation :  $32 - $36 per hour