CNC Machinist - Lead Position

OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING! Position: CNC - Working Lead

Location:

Sherwood, Oregon Compensation: $30–$37/hr doe

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 6am–2:30pm

A local manufacturing company that has been engineering, fabricating, and constructing equipment for the farming and logging industries for over 45 years is looking to hire an experienced CNC Working Lead! This company takes pride in sourcing and manufacturing its products in the United States. They are a full‑service manufacturing operation, handling everything from raw materials to CNC machining, welding, fabrication, and final assembly.

As a CNC Working Lead, you will play a key role in overseeing daily machining operations while remaining hands‑on with production. This is a working leadership position, so you will be responsible for supporting and guiding the CNC team while also setting up, operating, and troubleshooting machines. You will help coordinate workflow, prioritize jobs, assist with training and mentoring machinists, and ensure production deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

You will be working primarily with CNC mills, interpreting blueprints, making machine adjustments, modifying G and M code as needed, and maintaining tight tolerances.

• Individual and family medical benefits with two plans to choose from (Cigna PPO or Kaiser)
• Dental insurance with five plans available
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions up to 6%
• Vision, short-term and long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Paid holidays (9), sick pay, and accrued vacation
• Attendance Bonus Program:
  Employees have the opportunity to win up to $1,500 monthly for perfect attendance!
• Career advancement opportunities in Supervision, Field Service, Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing, Buying, and more
• Tuition reimbursement program covering 100% of tuition costs up to master's-level courses at Portland State University
• Access to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas Employee Stores

• Strong hands‑on CNC machining experience, preferably in a lead or senior machinist capacity
• Previous leadership, training, or team coordination experience
• Ability to set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes
• Strong blueprint reading skills and understanding of GD&T
• Experience with Fanuc and Haas control panels
• Ability to modify G and M code and troubleshoot machining issues
• Experience setting up fixturing, tooling, and machine offsets
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, depth micrometers, and height gauges
• Ability to prioritize production schedules, delegate responsibilities, and maintain workflow
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Willingness to lead by example and work alongside the team

• Previous experience as a CNC Lead, Working Lead, or Lead Machinist
• Knowledge of hand G‑code programming
• Experience with Mastercam X8, NC‑CAM 7, or similar software
• Experience in a custom manufacturing or fabrication environment