VanderHouwen
CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead
Our client is seeking a CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead to support daily operations within a high-precision machining environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for guiding work through the 5-axis milling department, supporting machinists and operators, and helping balance training and troubleshooting coverage across weekday and weekend shifts. The role offers the opportunity to work in a clean, climate-controlled shop with exposure to multiple machines and processes.
This role is onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon.
CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead Responsibilities Lead and coordinate day-to-day workflow within the 5-axis milling department to ensure quality standards and delivery commitments are met. Set up, operate, and routinely run CNC 5-axis milling machines, including multi-pallet systems. Serve as a technical resource for machinists and operators, assisting with troubleshooting, setup issues, and process questions as they arise. Verify machined parts against blueprints and specifications to ensure dimensional accuracy and adherence to quality requirements. Support training and onboarding of new team members, sharing best practices and promoting consistent machining standards. Monitor job sequencing and priorities to help ensure customer due dates are achieved. Maintain a strong presence on the floor, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on production work.
CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead Qualifications Minimum of five years of hands-on experience setting up and running CNC 5-axis milling machines. Strong blueprint reading skills with the ability to inspect parts for accuracy and conformance. Proven ability to support or lead others in a machining environment, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between leadership, setup, and production tasks as needed. Experience working with horizontal machining cells is preferred. Familiarity with Siemens Celos or similar CNC controllers is a plus. Ownership of personal precision measuring tools. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. Ability to lift 20 pounds or more on a regular basis.
Salary: $40+/hr + potential bonus.
Benefits Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
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This role is onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon.
CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead Responsibilities Lead and coordinate day-to-day workflow within the 5-axis milling department to ensure quality standards and delivery commitments are met. Set up, operate, and routinely run CNC 5-axis milling machines, including multi-pallet systems. Serve as a technical resource for machinists and operators, assisting with troubleshooting, setup issues, and process questions as they arise. Verify machined parts against blueprints and specifications to ensure dimensional accuracy and adherence to quality requirements. Support training and onboarding of new team members, sharing best practices and promoting consistent machining standards. Monitor job sequencing and priorities to help ensure customer due dates are achieved. Maintain a strong presence on the floor, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on production work.
CNC 5-Axis Mill Lead Qualifications Minimum of five years of hands-on experience setting up and running CNC 5-axis milling machines. Strong blueprint reading skills with the ability to inspect parts for accuracy and conformance. Proven ability to support or lead others in a machining environment, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between leadership, setup, and production tasks as needed. Experience working with horizontal machining cells is preferred. Familiarity with Siemens Celos or similar CNC controllers is a plus. Ownership of personal precision measuring tools. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. Ability to lift 20 pounds or more on a regular basis.
Salary: $40+/hr + potential bonus.
Benefits Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
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