CNC Programmer & Setup Specialist – Mills & Lathes

Opti Staffing; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Day shift

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group is partnering with a local precision machining company in Gresham, OR to add an experienced CNC Programmer/Setup Machinist. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys programming, setup, production support, and process improvement for mills and lathes.

You will read blueprints, troubleshoot programs, help with tooling and fixturing, and work closely with machinists to improve workflow. Day shift, full-time, $35–$40/hr DOE, with opportunities to influence project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Several years of CNC machining experience.
• Strong CNC programming experience.
• Ability to program and set up both mills and lathes.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, and setups.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC mills and lathes for a variety of machining jobs.
• Set up jobs on CNC machines and get them running efficiently for operators.
• Troubleshoot programs, setups, tooling, and machining processes as needed.
• Help determine the best approach for running jobs efficiently and consistently.
• Support workflow throughout the shop and help keep jobs moving through production.
• Assist with quoting new jobs and determining machining requirements.
• Assist with prototype development and first-run parts.
• Work closely with machinists and operators to improve processes and production efficiency.

Skills

CNC programming

Milling & turning

Blueprint reading

Tooling setup

Troubleshooting

Independent ownership

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Opti Staffing Group is partnering with a local precision machining company in Gresham, OR to add an experienced CNC Programmer/Setup Machinist. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys programming, setup, production support, and process improvement for mills and lathes.

You will read blueprints, troubleshoot programs, help with tooling and fixturing, and work closely with machinists to improve workflow. Day shift, full-time, $35–$40/hr DOE, with opportunities to influence project outcomes.