Machining Operations Lead (CNC)

A-dec, Inc. (USA); Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A-dec, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Lead to direct daily machining operations and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate multi-cell workflows, manage tooling and equipment readiness, and drive continuous improvement with KPI tracking.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing with machining experience and 1–3 years in supervision; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing ops with machining/fabrication experience.
• 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machining operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Coordinate workflow across machining cells, including loading, queue management, and changeover efficiency.
• Ensure tooling, fixturing, material availability, and equipment readiness.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions to improve performance.
• Identify and resolve operational issues related to equipment and staffing; escalate as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop CNC machinists, programmers, and leads.
• Manage workforce administration, including timekeeping and scheduling.
• Partner with HR on staffing and employee relations.
• Ensure adherence to standard work, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive lean initiatives, cost control, waste reduction, and process efficiency.

Skills

Machining operations

Leadership ability

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/engineering or related field

Tools

CNC equipment

ERP/MES/shop-floor systems

Job description

A-dec, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Lead to direct daily machining operations and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate multi-cell workflows, manage tooling and equipment readiness, and drive continuous improvement with KPI tracking.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing with machining experience and 1–3 years in supervision; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience.