Who Is Prince?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 SummaryThe Mechanical Quality Inspector is responsible for the First Article Inspection and ensures product conformity to establish requirements by evaluating product to customer and Engineering drawings, specifications, and other related documents. Coordinates the receiving, in-process and final product inspections, and documents results in various reports and logs in the Quality System Network. Compensation: $23-27/hr Duties and Responsibilities Fundamental mechanical and mathematical inspection knowledge.Familiar with the use of all inspection hand gauging including but not limited to, micrometers, thread gauges, dial indicators, calipers, height gauges, etc.Ensure proper operation of measurement equipment by following operating instructions. Robust knowledge of GD&T, blueprint, and spec interpretation.Work and adhere to quality management systems and requirements (i.e., training, policies, procedures, document control)Assists Engineering and Manufacturing in the investigation of non-conformities. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by following guidelines and procedures and complying with all applicable regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/AttributesGD&T Experience RequiredExperience with inspection equipment such as - Mics, Calipers, Opticals, and Micro heights.Extensive knowledge of software and database testing including designing and manipulating test data, validating stored jobs, and error replication.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to create test plans and cases from specifications or verbal communications.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to serve as a liaison with developers, project managers, and customer support.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and ExperienceAerospace experience OR AS9100.Lean Manufacturing is a plus5+ years preferred experience and /or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.High school diploma or GED requiredQualificationsEffectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner.Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Physical Job RequirementsRegularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 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 required to work on the production floor as it relates to the job duties and responsibilities.The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required. BenefitsBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription CoverageDental PPO InsuranceVision PPO InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.Critical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer matchPersonal Retirement AdvisorGenerous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related ClassesPersonal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)Uniform Rental ServiceEmployee EventsDue 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 )#indeedcnc
Who Is Prince?
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 Mechanical Quality Inspector is responsible for the First Article Inspection and ensures product conformity to establish requirements by evaluating product to customer and Engineering drawings, specifications, and other related documents. Coordinates the receiving, in-process and final product inspections, and documents results in various reports and logs in the Quality System Network.
Compensation: $23-27/hr
Duties and Responsibilities
- Fundamental mechanical and mathematical inspection knowledge.
- Familiar with the use of all inspection hand gauging including but not limited to, micrometers, thread gauges, dial indicators, calipers, height gauges, etc.
- Ensure proper operation of measurement equipment by following operating instructions.
- Robust knowledge of GD&T, blueprint, and spec interpretation.
- Work and adhere to quality management systems and requirements (i.e., training, policies, procedures, document control)
- Assists Engineering and Manufacturing in the investigation of non-conformities.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by following guidelines and procedures and complying with all applicable regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Attributes
- GD&T Experience Required
- Experience with inspection equipment such as - Mics, Calipers, Opticals, and Micro heights.
- Extensive knowledge of software and database testing including designing and manipulating test data, validating stored jobs, and error replication.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to create test plans and cases from specifications or verbal communications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to serve as a liaison with developers, project managers, and customer support.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
- Aerospace experience OR AS9100.
- Lean Manufacturing is a plus
- 5+ years preferred experience and /or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- High school diploma or GED required
Qualifications
- Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Job Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.
- Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 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 required to work on the production floor as it relates to the job duties and responsibilities.
- The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.
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 )
#indeedcnc
AT-A-GLANCEPrince Industries LLC is a contract manufacturer of precision machined and sheet metal fabricated components and assemblies. We are not a job shop, or a vendor, or even just a supplier - we are a strategic supply chain partner. Today we operate seven manufacturing facilities – two in Illinois, two in Florida, one in Vermont, one in Massachusetts, and one in Shanghai, China, and have hundreds of employees. All five of our manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001:2015 (and soon to be ISO 13485) certified. Two of our facilities are AS9100-certified for the aerospace industry as well. COMPANY HISTORY Prince was started by Ed Miller in 1959 as a one-man shop just outside of Chicago, Illinois. As demand for our services grew, so did we. By 1977, we expanded our capabilities to include sheet metal fabrication. A couple of years later, we implemented CNC technology. In 2006, Prince established a new division, QP Hydraulics, which sells products into the mobile and industrial hydraulics markets. In 2022 and 2023, we acquired two aerospace-focused facilities in Florida.
AT-A-GLANCE
Prince Industries LLC is a contract manufacturer of precision machined and sheet metal fabricated components and assemblies. We are not a job shop, or a vendor, or even just a supplier - we are a strategic supply chain partner. Today we operate seven manufacturing facilities – two in Illinois, two in Florida, one in Vermont, one in Massachusetts, and one in Shanghai, China, and have hundreds of employees. All five of our manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001:2015 (and soon to be ISO 13485) certified. Two of our facilities are AS9100-certified for the aerospace industry as well.
COMPANY HISTORY
Prince was started by Ed Miller in 1959 as a one-man shop just outside of Chicago, Illinois. As demand for our services grew, so did we. By 1977, we expanded our capabilities to include sheet metal fabrication. A couple of years later, we implemented CNC technology. In 2006, Prince established a new division, QP Hydraulics, which sells products into the mobile and industrial hydraulics markets. In 2022 and 2023, we acquired two aerospace-focused facilities in Florida.
