CNC Working Lead - Hands-On Machining & Team Leader

Opti Staffing Group; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Sick pay

Accrued vacation

Attendance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stores

Job summary

OPTI STAFFING is hiring a CNC Working Lead for a Sherwood, Oregon manufacturing shop. This role combines hands-on machining with daily leadership, overseeing CNC mills and lathes, interpreting blueprints, and keeping tight tolerances.

You’ll mentor machinists, coordinate workflow, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards. Competitive hourly pay $30–$37 DOE, Monday–Friday 6am–2:30pm, with full benefits through Opti Staffing.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on CNC machining experience, preferably in a lead or senior role.
• Leadership, mentoring, or team coordination experience.
• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency.
• Experience with Fanuc and Haas control panels.
• Modify G- and M-code; troubleshoot machining issues.
• Set up fixturing, tooling, and machine offsets.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize production and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily machining operations while remaining hands-on.
• Lead CNC team; set up, operate, and adjust machines.
• Coordinate workflow, prioritize jobs, and ensure deadlines.
• Interpret blueprints and maintain tight tolerances using GD&T.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize processes.

Skills

CNC machining

Leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Fanuc

Haas control

G-code programming

M-code

Tooling setup

Quality & safety

Team coordination

Tools

Fanuc control panel

Haas control panel

Mastercam X8

NC-CAM 7

Job description

OPTI STAFFING is hiring a CNC Working Lead for a Sherwood, Oregon manufacturing shop. This role combines hands-on machining with daily leadership, overseeing CNC mills and lathes, interpreting blueprints, and keeping tight tolerances.

You’ll mentor machinists, coordinate workflow, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards. Competitive hourly pay $30–$37 DOE, Monday–Friday 6am–2:30pm, with full benefits through Opti Staffing.