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Machine Shop Lead

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc.
Fairview, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Position Title: Machine Shop Lead

Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Can you make the AGC Difference? AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. is looking for a dynamic manufacturing CNC Machinist in our Fairview, OR facility who understands the importance of quality work done efficiently with a team-first mindset.

Brief Company Description

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval, AB, is the leading OEM of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, manufacturing plate heat exchangers specifically designed for sanitary applications. AGC offers complete heat exchangers, services as well as upgrades to plate packs, gaskets and spares that fit multiple brands. In addition, AGC offers Field Leak Testing and inspections of plate heat exchangers that meet the 3-A sanitary standard.

AGC Heat Transfer consists of three manufacturing/service facilities (Bristow, VA, Fairview, OR & Pleasant Prairie, WI) with about 120 employees (70 OR / 20 VA / 20 other locations). Currently, most of the sales are in the US & Canada. AGC Heat Transfer has a strong engineering culture with a heavy emphasis on customer service and technical/consultative sales.

Job Description

The Machine Shop Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily schedule with the overall production schedule. High ability in CNC setup and operation along with high level knowledge of Haas CNC controls are crucial. Leadership attributes such as delegation, thorough communication with upper management and problem solving are key attributes of this role. The ability to step up and take leadership in situations when the supervisor is unavailable is the defining characteristic of the Machine Shop Lead.

Position Responsibilities

  • Maintain daily production schedule in accordance with plant wide schedule
  • Stage job routers for each work center in accordance with shop schedules
  • Provide programming with drawings and priorities in with shop schedules
  • Transfer completed jobs to the inventory/kitting team upon Machine Shop completion
  • Assist Supervisor in maintaining tooling inventory
  • Perform FAI verification for all production on CNC machines as needed
  • Assist machinist in basic problem-solving issues with set up or production
  • Act as shop representative to the safety committee
  • Ability to operate a forklift
  • Conduct employee training during onboarding process
  • Actively participate in continuous safety and production improvement efforts within the plant
  • Coordinate and support the daily work of the Machine Shop
  • Close competence gaps by training/coaching and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and job instructions (JIB)
  • Control of quality, deviations and line stops together with Supervisor
  • Focus on waste elimination and process improvement
  • Drive meetings within cell (shift change, cell meeting)
  • Make and follow production schedule for the cell
  • When needed support operators with immediate problem solving
  • Re-plan orders with given frames

Key Competencies

  • High Integrity with a commitment to honesty, trust and transparency.
  • Displays Care embracing the highest standards to ensure resource efficiency for the well-being of team members and responsibility to the environment
  • Innovative and curious promoting diversity of thought while understanding the needs of the customer leveraging cutting-edge technology utilizing state-of-the-art processes
  • Committed to Excellence through perseverance, GRIT and a focus on continuous improvement consistently delivering quality equipment, parts and service of unmatched value
  • Execution while focusing on quality, safety and Teamwork delivering results motivated by a diverse and inclusive culture based on accountability, customer/employee satisfaction, creative solutions, and constant communication.
  • Goal oriented driving to positive results

Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Post high school technical or other education preferred
  • Previous production supervisor experience preferred.
  • Shop math skills: calculating feed speeds; H.S. level geometry & trigonometry
  • Experience required with Machine Shop equipment (CNC, Manual Mills, Lathes, etc.) experience required
  • CNC Lathe & Mill Experience 2 years (Haas controls preferred)
  • Ability to work in and maintain a safe work environment
  • Ability to read blueprints and understand concepts of GD&T
  • Able to use precision measuring equipment
  • Able to communicate fluently in English
  • Timely and consistent attendance
  • Good knowledge of SOP’s and processes with computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of Lean Production Concepts, 5S
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment to move and align materials
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts a plus
  • Ability to lift and move 50 lbs

Job Type

  • Full Time, Non-Exempt

Wage

  • $27.50 - $30.00/hour

Benefits

  • Health Insurance with Health Savings Account (if eligible)
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life/Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program

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