Day Shift CNC Operator​/Machinist

Day Shift CNC Machinist

Location: Gaston, OR
Shift: Day Shift, Mon-Fri
Pay: $25-$35/hr.

OPTI Staffing is partnering with a precision manufacturing company that specializes in prototype machining for high-tolerance components, including work in firearms and specialty equipment industries. This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist who is comfortable working independently and keeping production running smoothly on the day shift.

This role will focus on maintaining continuous production during the day shift, monitoring CNC machines, making adjustments as needed, and ensuring quality standards are met on stainless steel and titanium parts. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and confident running jobs without direct supervision.

• Keep CNC production running throughout the day shift
• Monitor machine performance and make offsets/adjustments as needed
• Run and oversee Swiss lathes, CNC lathes, and CNC mills
• Work with stainless steel and titanium materials regularly
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and machining specs
• Perform basic setups, tool changes, and troubleshooting
• Inspect finished parts to ensure tight tolerances are met
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Communicate production issues to leadership

• 3-5+ years of CNC machining experience required
• Experience working with Swiss lathes, CNC lathes, and mills required
• Experience machining stainless steel, titanium, or other hard metals
• Ability to work independently on the day shift
• Strong understanding of tolerances and precision machining
• Comfortable working in a prototype/short-run environment
• Setup experience preferred, but not required
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

• Small, stable company with specialized, high-precision work
• Opportunity to work with advanced materials and prototype parts
• Competitive pay depending on experience