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CNC Machinist
Job Description
Ready to put your machining skills to work in a hands-on shop environment with real variety and room to grow?
SALARY: $24-$29/hr. DOE
LOCATION: Sherwood, OR
SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday-Friday | 6:00am-2:30pm
or Monday-Thursday | 6:00am-4:30pm
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE
- High-Mix Environment: No two days are the same — work on a diverse range of short-run parts across multiple materials and setups.
- Skilled Trade Work: Operate CNC lathes and VMC machines on meaningful components where precision and craftsmanship actually matter.
- Grow Into a Long-Term Role: This position starts as a temp opportunity with a clear path to permanent hire for the right candidate.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and vertical machining centers (VMCs) to produce high-quality, short-run, high-mix precision components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T specifications, and work instructions to ensure parts meet customer and engineering requirements.
- Perform machine setups, manage tooling and fixturing, adjust machine offsets, and complete hand G-code edits as needed to maintain production efficiency.
- Machine a variety of materials, including mild steel, aluminum, weldments, and cast iron, while safely handling large components using jib and overhead cranes.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience, including setup and operation; 5 years preferred
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T
- Experience with Fanuc and/or Haas control panels
- Ability to perform own setups, tooling changeouts, and fixturing
- Proficiency in technical math and mechanical concepts; ability to use precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, and height gauges
- Experience with Mastercam X8, NC-CAM 7, or similar CAM software is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position works in a manufacturing shop environment and requires the ability to operate overhead and jib cranes to load and position materials. Work involves standing for extended periods and handling precision tooling and large metal components throughout the shift.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources. Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application. If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 503-643-7574
Meet Your Recruiter
Bridget is a Recruiter with NW Staffing Resources based in the Portland office. She specializes in matching talented candidates with employers across industries including Administrative, Light Industrial, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, and Dental support.
Her recruiting approach focuses on communication, responsiveness, and consistency. By taking time to understand both employer needs and candidate goals, he/she helps create long-term successful matches rather than simply filling positions.
As part of NW Staffing Resources, founded in Portland in 1985, she supports temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements throughout the Pacific Northwest. NW Staffing has earned ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards annually since 2017 and has been recognized as one of Oregon's Top 100 Companies to Work For.
Whether assisting a candidate with a career change or helping a client solve a hiring challenge, she is committed to delivering a positive staffing experience built on trust, professionalism, and results.
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