High‑Tolerance CNC Operations Supervisor (Makino/UMC)

Ready to lead a precision CNC operation?

Join Shields Manufacturing in Tualatin, Oregon (on-site) as our High‑Tolerance CNC Operations Supervisor. You’ll report to the Manufacturing Manager and own day-shift performance across Makino and UMC machining centers.

Ask yourself…

• Can you orchestrate multiple work centers so every due date is hit without compromising quality, safety, or machine life?
• Do you bring a coach’s mindset—hiring, developing, and motivating people to do their best work?
• Are you comfortable troubleshooting Makino/Haas equipment and coordinating maintenance, service, and parts?
• Can you translate shop capabilities into clear timelines for Quoting and Engineering?
• Do you thrive in a quick-turn, prototype and short-run environment supporting robotics, automation, electronics, and wafer processing?
  
  

What you’ll do

• Assign work to employees and work centers; supervise Makino and UMC production.
• Maintain continuity among shifts via thorough documentation and communication of actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
• Troubleshoot issues; schedule preventive maintenance and repairs; order replacement parts.
• Protect assets by ensuring the right tooling and equipment are used on every job.
• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Uphold AS9100 quality policies and deliver on-time, no‑compromise output.
• Partner with Quoting and Engineering on capabilities and estimated completion times.
• Guide prototyping and short‑run work on close‑tolerance, complex components.
• Hire, train, set goals, and give regular performance feedback.
  
  

Schedule, pay, and perks

• Shift: Day Shift (M–F, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
• Salary: $80,000–$95,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO
• Discretionary quarterly bonus program
  
  

What you bring

• Leadership / People Management
• CNC Machine Installation
• ERP & MRP Systems
• AS9100 Experience
  
  

Machines & technologies

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Makino, Haas
• CNC Swiss Lathe
  
  

How you lead teams

You identify and hire top talent from inside and outside the business. You foster open dialogue, celebrate wins, create belonging, and define success in terms of team outcomes. You set clear, challenging, aligned goals. You see potential in others and develop it through goal setting, resourcing, and measuring progress—offering steady encouragement and feedback so people build the skills to achieve tasks and solve problems.

About Precinmac

Precinmac unites nine independently owned manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada, specializing in high‑tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. We emphasize continuous improvement, on‑time delivery, and consistent quality.

Our values

Trust. Gratitude. Action. Growth. Excellence.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.