CNC Machine Shop Lead

Location: Clackamas, OR
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Pay: $38.00-$41.00/hr DOE + $1.00/hr Shift Differential

Lead a Shift. Make an Impact.

Cornell Pump is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist Lead to oversee our swing shift machining team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll help drive production, support machinists, troubleshoot machining challenges, and ensure quality standards are met.

If you're a skilled machinist who enjoys mentoring others, solving problems, and taking ownership of shop performance, we'd like to talk with you.

Why Join Cornell Pump?

• Competitive pay: $38-$41/hr DOE plus shift differential
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Lead your own shift with autonomy and support
• Work with modern CNC equipment including Haas, Mazak, and Fanuc-controlled machines
• Stable manufacturing company with more than 80 years of success
• Strong benefits package and long-term career growth opportunities

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support machinists and machine operators on swing shift
• Monitor production schedules and help keep work flowing efficiently
• Perform CNC setups, troubleshooting, and process improvements
• Train and mentor team members on machining best practices
• Conduct in-process inspections and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Coordinate shift handoffs and communicate production priorities
• Help resolve equipment downtime and manufacturing issues
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• Previous lead, trainer, or shop leadership experience preferred
• Strong CNC setup and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment
• Experience editing or working with G-code and M-code
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Haas CNC Mills
• Mazak Horizontal Mills
• Fanuc Controls
• Production machining environments

Benefits:

• Minimum 2 weeks PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 7.5% company contribution and immediate vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs, summer events, food truck Fridays, and family activities

About Cornell Pump:

For more than 80 years, Cornell Pump has been a leader in manufacturing centrifugal pumps serving agriculture, industrial, municipal, mining, and rental markets. We are proud to offer a collaborative culture, strong employee retention, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Apply today and become part of a team that values craftsmanship, leadership, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, or components up to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of hands for operating equipment, measuring tools, and computer systems
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb as required in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, airborne particles, and industrial manufacturing conditions
• Required use of PPE
• Exposure to machining fluids, coolants, and other manufacturing materials

Cornell Pump Company is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability employer. Learn more:

• EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
• Oregon OSHA Rights
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act
• Family and Medical Leave Act

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.