Machine Shop Lead

JC Custom Machining & Design, Inc. is a family-owned and operated machine shop that has been in business since 1981. The company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, electronics, marine, medical, military, high tech, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical. JC Custom Machining & Design specializes in high-tolerance machining, prototyping, production runs, fabrication, machine building, assembly, and CMM inspection. Integrity and honest, forthright communication are central to how the company builds and maintains relationships with its customers.

Team members join a versatile, quality-driven environment where precision and reliability are highly valued.

The Machine Shop Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Hillsboro, OR. This role oversees day-to-day shop operations, including planning and prioritizing jobs, assigning tasks to machinists, and ensuring production schedules and quality standards are met. Responsibilities include supervising setup and operation of CNC and manual machines, reviewing drawings and specifications, and supporting problem-solving on complex machining jobs. The Machine Shop Lead monitors workflow, coordinates with engineering and quality teams, and ensures adherence to safety protocols and shop procedures.

This role also involves training and mentoring team members, tracking equipment maintenance needs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the shop.

• Strong machining expertise, including experience with CNC and manual machine operation, setup, and high-tolerance work.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T, with solid understanding of materials and machining processes.
• Leadership and team coordination skills, including experience assigning work, mentoring machinists, and managing production priorities.
• Quality-focused mindset with familiarity in inspection techniques, CMM usage, and adherence to industry and customer specifications.
• Commitment to safety, organization, and shop discipline, including implementing and following safety protocols and maintenance routines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with engineering, quality, and management.
• Experience in aerospace, medical, or other precision manufacturing environments is highly beneficial.
• Typically requires several years of progressive machining experience; prior lead or supervisory experience in a machine shop is preferred.