Grinder Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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 Grinder Operator operates industrial grinding machines to grind metal parts, tools, and other components. They ensure the machines are correctly set up, monitor the grinding process, and inspect finished products to ensure quality.

This position is on first shift and the hours are 5:45am - 2:15pm, Monday - Friday with opportunity for OT.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain grinding machines.
• Select grinding wheels and other related tools.
• Set up, operate and maintain manual Sunnen honing machines.
• Setup, operate and maintain CNC honing machines
• Select diamond tooling/stones for the related honing machine.
• Perform quality control checks on products.
• Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to.
• Additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to operate a grinding machine.
• Ability to use measuring equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1-3 years minimum related work experience or formal training
• Ability and experience operating and maintaining grinding machinery.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions.

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.

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 (