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CNC Mill Operator

Opti Staffing Group
Portland, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING!

Location: Tigard, Oregon

Compensation: Starting at $30/hr. DOE

Shift: 2nd shift. Mon-Thurs (2:15pm - 12:45am 10hr days)

Our Customer:

Here at Opti we are proud to represent some of the finest locally owned and operated companies in the Portland Metropolitan Area. The current opening is a long term and permanent position with one of those great customers. They are a locally owned and operated OEM who specializes in manufacturing automated capital equipment. They pride themselves on offering a friendly and family-oriented environment. This is a company that allows you to truly make an impact by empowering you to help in multiple areas. My customer wants your ideas and input. You can expect great comradery, potlucks, barbecues and other team building activities. They need a team player who wants to help their peers while positively impacting the company’s vision.

What You’ ll Do:

This position is responsible for set-up and operation of the CNC Mills in compliance with inch and metric drawing specifications

  • Set up and operate 5 Axis CNC to machine flat, contoured and formed parts to inch and metric drawing specifications.
  • Act as technical resource regarding tooling and machining capabilities.
  • Evaluate and justify new tooling and machining processes.
  • Communicate issues relating to work orders, programming errors, material shortages or errors.
  • Continuous focus on reduction of material, labor and scrap.
  • Perform minor maintenance activities as required by the preventive maintenance program.
  • Continued education and training including, but not limited to: ISO 9001, safety, blueprint reading, teamwork, and Statistical Process Control.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area.
  • Accurately record labor time for job tracking.
  • Present a professional image in accordance with company appearance standards.
  • Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate & Promote Safety in accordance with company policy
  • Advise on corrective actions that need to be taken
  • Document Red lines
  • Perform R&D work as directed

What’ s in it for You:

  • Great benefits!
  • Education in new and unique parts
  • Awesome team of specialists that are proactive at work and within the community!

What You Need to Have:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform lead person responsibilities in an effective, productive, professional and positive manner.
  • Ability to machine to .005 tolerance.
  • Able to use rotary table and divider head mill vise.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform tooling designs.
  • Demonstrated ability to use inspection tooling to measure and verify dimensions.
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineered drawings in metric, decimal and fractional inch units.
  • Able to maintain and inspect tooling.
  • Demonstrated ability to set up manual machine using appropriate tooling and fixtures.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate manual mill and lathe.
  • Demonstrated ability with troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to set up CNC machine loading programs, tools, fixtures and setting tool offsets.
  • Demonstrated ability to use and read precision measuring devices in thousandths.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify various cutting tools and materials utilized.
  • Able to perform more complex variety of machining skills.
  • Demonstrated skills in a minimum of one other discipline (cross-trained).
  • Ability to CNC Program.
  • Good hand eye coordination and attention to detail. Ability to carefully handle fragile products, perform repetitive tasks, and demonstrate safety awareness.
  • Able to maintain and inspect functional tooling.
  • Must be able to read and understand machine codes.
  • Demonstrated ability to deburr parts.

Preferred:

  • 3 years of Machining experience
  • Ability to lift objects, and stand for extended amounts of time

Next Steps:

Please respond with an updated resume! Call Kacie at 971-246-8429 or Ricky at 971-246-8432 to schedule an interview!

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