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Lead Machinist - Swing Shift

Clackamas, OR 97015

Industry: Skilled Trades/Light Industrial Job Number: 84594

Job Description

OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING! 

Position:

CNC Lead Machinist – Swing Shift
Location:
Clackamas, OR 
Pay:
$35+/hour plus swing shift differential (DOE)
Schedule:
Swing Shift
10-hour shifts
Approx. 2:30 PM – 12:30 AM / 1:00 AM

Who We Are:
This is a job shop environment with a strong productivity focus and a tight-knit team of approximately 20 employees. The company has doubled production and order volume since April and is planning ahead to bring on strong leadership as business ramps back up. They value autonomy, accountability, and motivation—this role is ideal for someone who thrives without constant oversight.

Bonus perk: there’s a shop dog (lab) on site—friendly, but expect some barking at first.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and oversee swing shift machining operations with minimal supervision

  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot:

  • CNC Milling

  • CNC Turning

  • 3-, 4-, and 5-axis vertical milling

  • Mill/Turn machines

  • Work with manual mills and lathes as needed

  • Build and utilize jigs and fixtures

  • Support prototyping and short-run production

  • Modify existing CNC programs as needed to meet machining requirements

  • Maintain productivity, quality, and workflow during swing shift

  • Act as the on-site decision-maker when management is not present

    What’s In It for You:

    • $35+/hr + shift differential

    • Leadership autonomy on swing shift

    • Stable, growing job shop environment

    • Opportunity to step into a key role as production ramps up

    • Long-term potential with a company investing in growth

    What You Need to Have:

    • 2–3+ years of CNC machining experience (more welcome)

    • Strong knowledge of milling, turning, and multi-axis machining

    • Ability to lead a team and run the shop independently during swing shift

    • High level of motivation, accountability, and drive

    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced job shop environment

    The Musts:

    • Proven reliability and strong work ethic

    • Leadership mindset with the ability to keep production moving

    • Comfortable making decisions without direct supervision

    • Ability to read prints and maintain tight tolerances

    Preferred:

    • Experience in job shop or high-mix/low-volume environments

    • Familiarity with Mastercam and/or Chemworks
      (Programming not required, but ability to modify programs is expected)

    • Experience mentoring or leading machinists

    Timing:
    Hiring is anticipated February–March, but strong candidates will be considered sooner.

    Next Steps:
    Please respond with an updated resume.

    To schedule an interview:
    ? Call Kristian at 360-553-7223
    ? Or Grant at 360-553-7222

    Or stop by for a walk-in interview:
    ? 703 Broadway St, Suite 690
    Vancouver, WA 98660
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