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 Welder will be responsible for setting-up, operating and performing work in welding to fabricate metal parts and components according to customer specifications. The Welder will be required to do MIG/TIG welding and will review drawings and specifications to accurately weld parts and metal components.
2nd shift hours: 3:30pm - 2:00am, Monday through Thursday
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Proficiently employs a diverse range of welding techniques, encompassing Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.
- Demonstrates the capability to interpret and comprehend blueprints and formulas in order to ascertain the precise welding requirements for each project.
- Possesses the proficiency to utilize precision instruments such as calipers, tape measures, and squares.
- Exhibits comprehensive proficiency in TIG and MIG welding techniques as per specifications outlined in technical drawings.
- Collaborates in the production process and provide support to machine operators as required.
- Maintains a clean and organized welding environment at all times.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers or special projects in order to meet production needs.
Required Skills & Attributes
- Ability to use inspection methods including tape measure, calipers and fillet gages.
- Able to interpret AWS weld symbols.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form and interact appropriately with all levels of the company and customers, in which it pertains to the job responsibilities.
- Excellent troubleshooting or problem resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills required to complete work assignments and prioritize urgent matters in order to meet deadlines established.
- Excellent knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education & Experience
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- 5+ years MIG/TIG Welding experience with Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum.
- Proficient at math and computer skills: ability to calculate fractions, dimensions, and tolerances according to customer and production specifications.
- Proficient at reading, interpreting, and understanding weld symbols, blueprints and drawings in order to accurately fabricate parts and components the first time.
- Proficient at using quality inspection equipment (gages, micrometers, rulers), GD&T preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
- Frequently required to talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.
- Manually lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
- The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.
Comp: $20-24/hr
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 ()