CNC 5-axis Mill Lead

CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead
Our client is seeking a CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead to support daily operations within a high-precision machining environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for guiding work through the 5-axis milling department, supporting machinists and operators, and helping balance training and troubleshooting coverage across weekday and weekend shifts. The role offers the opportunity to work in a clean, climate-controlled shop with exposure to multiple machines and processes.

This role is onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon.

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day workflow within the 5-axis milling department to ensure quality standards and delivery commitments are met.
• Set up, operate, and routinely run CNC 5-axis milling machines, including multi-pallet systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for machinists and operators, assisting with troubleshooting, setup issues, and process questions as they arise.
• Verify machined parts against blueprints and specifications to ensure dimensional accuracy and adherence to quality requirements.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members, sharing best practices and promoting consistent machining standards.
• Monitor job sequencing and priorities to help ensure customer due dates are achieved.
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on production work.

• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience setting up and running CNC 5-axis milling machines.
• Strong blueprint reading skills with the ability to inspect parts for accuracy and conformance.
• Proven ability to support or lead others in a machining environment, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between leadership, setup, and production tasks as needed.
• Experience working with horizontal machining cells is preferred.
• Familiarity with Siemens Celos or similar CNC controllers is a plus.
• Ownership of personal precision measuring tools.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more on a regular basis.

Salary: $40+/hr + potential bonus.

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

Vander Houwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Vander Houwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.