Production Lead

Opti Staffing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing company in Vancouver is seeking a Production Lead to oversee machinists in producing complex aerospace components. This role involves ensuring quality, mentoring team members, and collaborating across departments to maintain safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive machining experience and strong CNC knowledge. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth in a high-impact environment.

Benefits

Leadership opportunity

Hands-on role with high-impact responsibilities

Supportive team and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of machining experience, including 2+ years in a lead role.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of machinists in production of aerospace parts.
• Ensure quality and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and QA to improve workflow.

Skills

CNC machine knowledge

Troubleshooting

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Production Lead

Location: 1321 Ne 76Th St. #F Vancouver, WA 98665 US

Job Duration: 2025-05-12 to 2025-06-13

Industry: Skilled Trades/Light Industrial

Job Number: 83555

Job Description

OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING!

Job Title: Production Lead

Location: Vancouver, WA

Pay: DOE

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, Swing Shift

Who We Are

We are a precision manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace components. Our team takes pride in high-quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. We’re committed to excellence and innovation in every part we produce.

What You’ll Do

As a Production Lead, you will guide a team of machinists in the production of highly complex aerospace parts using advanced CNC machines (3, 4, and 5-axis). You'll ensure quality, troubleshoot issues, mentor your team, and collaborate across departments to maintain top performance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assign daily machinist tasks and ensure schedule alignment
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues
• Coach and mentor machinists to support professional growth
• Collaborate with Engineering and QA to improve workflow
• Ensure optimal machine setups and calibration
• Maintain tooling availability
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Enforce safety and compliance with AS9100 and ISO standards
• Support other departments as needed (Debur, Assembly, Washing, Shipping)

What’s In It for You

• Leadership opportunity in an advanced aerospace environment
• Hands-on role with high-impact responsibilities
• Supportive team and professional growth opportunities
• Walk-in interviews and fast hiring process

What You Need to Have

The Musts:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of machining experience, including 2+ years in a lead role
• Strong CNC machine knowledge (3, 4, 5-axis)
• Advanced understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
• Ability to troubleshoot, coach, and enforce high standards
• Forklift Certification
• Physical ability to lift 75 lbs and stand for 8+ hours

Preferred:

• Aerospace industry experience
• Familiarity with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015
• Experience with Lean, 6S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives

Next Steps

Please respond with your updated resume!

Call Kristian at 360.553.7223 or email [e-mail]

Or call Grant at 360.553.7222 or email [e-mail]

Walk-in interviews are welcome! Visit us at: 703 Broadway St, Suite 690, Vancouver, WA 98660

Meet Your Recruiter

Kristian Robles

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