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AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. | Fairview, OR
Full-Time | Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Pay Range: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour DOE

AGC Heat Transfer is seeking a skilled Machine Shop Lead to help drive daily production, quality, and continuous improvement efforts in our Fairview, Oregon manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist who enjoys mentoring others, solving problems, and stepping into a leadership role when needed.

If you're a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong CNC experience, a commitment to safety, and a passion for teamwork, we want to hear from you.

AGC Heat Transfer, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval, is North America's leading OEM manufacturer of sanitary plate heat exchangers. With a strong engineering culture, growing business, and commitment to quality, AGC offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a direct impact on our customers and operations.

$29.00 - $31.00 per hour, depending on experience

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

As the Machine Shop Lead, you'll coordinate daily production activities and serve as the technical leader within the machine shop. You'll work closely with the Machine Shop Supervisor to keep production flowing, support team members, and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.

• Coordinate daily machine shop activities according to production schedules.
• Stage job routers and prioritize work across machine shop work centers.
• Support CNC programming by providing drawings, schedules, and production priorities.
• Transfer completed jobs to inventory and kitting teams.
• Assist with tooling inventory management.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) verification as needed.
• Troubleshoot setup and production issues alongside machinists.
• Serve as the machine shop representative on the safety committee.
• Train and onboard new employees.
• Lead shift change meetings and team communications.
• Promote continuous improvement, waste reduction, and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Monitor quality standards and assist with corrective actions.
• Re-prioritize production schedules when business needs change.
• Provide leadership and decision-making support when the supervisor is unavailable.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC Lathe and Mill experience.
• Strong CNC setup and operation skills.
• Experience operating CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, and related machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong shop math skills including geometry, trigonometry, feeds, and speeds calculations.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Haas CNC Controls experience.
• Previous leadership or production supervisory experience.
• Technical school or post-secondary manufacturing education.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• MRP/ERP system experience.
• Forklift operation experience.

At AGC Heat Transfer, we hire people who demonstrate:

• Integrity – We do the right thing with honesty and transparency.
• Care – We prioritize people, safety, and responsible resource management.
• Innovation – We seek better ways to serve our customers and improve our processes.
• Excellence – We are committed to quality, continuous improvement, and delivering results.
• Execution – We succeed through teamwork, accountability, communication, and customer focus.

Join a growing organization backed by a global leader where your technical expertise, leadership abilities, and commitment to manufacturing excellence will make a real impact.

Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at AGC Heat Transfer.

Learn more about us at: www.agcheattransfer.com

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