Machine Shop Lead in Hubbard, Oregon - #73654 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73654

Machine Shop Lead
Our client is seeking a Machine Shop Lead to join their manufacturing team. This hands-on, working leadership role guides a group of CNC machinists while staying productive on the machines. The Lead sets the standard for precise, efficient production, serves as the go-to technical resource on the floor, and supports the Machine Shop Supervisor in keeping output, quality, and safety on track.

This role is on-site in Hubbard, Oregon.

Machine Shop Lead Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC machines to produce components that meet engineering drawings and specifications, while remaining a fully productive machinist.
• Direct the daily work of CNC machinists in an assigned machine group to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Assign and prioritize tasks and job sequencing based on the production schedule, and flag staffing or coverage gaps to the Supervisor.
• Act as the first point of contact for machinists’ technical questions, program issues, and setup problems, escalating unresolved issues to the Supervisor, engineering, or quality.
• Train and mentor machinists on CNC programming, machine operation, and quality control procedures.
• Give ongoing feedback and coaching to machinists, and share observations on performance and development needs with the Supervisor.
• Design, build, and validate fixturing for customer parts.
• Partner with engineering and quality assurance to improve machining processes and resolve production challenges.
• Follow inspection procedures and operate machines properly to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate routine maintenance to keep equipment running reliably.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper PPE use and OSHA compliance, and help team members do the same.
• Keep product documentation accurate and complete.
• Track inventory of tooling, materials, and supplies, and report needs to the Supervisor to avoid production delays.
• Coordinate with scheduling to keep work moving smoothly from machining to outside services.
• Lead or take part in daily team meetings to support communication and coordination.
• Keep assigned work areas clean and organized.
• Uphold the company’s values and policies.

Machine Shop Lead Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a lead, trainer, or team mentor in a machine shop.
• Proficiency in CNC machine setup and operation.
• Ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear direction and collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, as the position involves access to information subject to federal export and security regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and up to 75 pounds with assistance, stand and walk for long periods, and work in a noisy industrial environment with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and fumes.

Preferred:

• CNC programming experience.
• 5 or more years of mill and/or lathe experience.
• Experience with 2-axis lathes.
• Knowledge of machining precision aluminum castings.

Compensation: $34-$41/hr. (DOE)

Benefits
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.

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