Lead CNC Operator - Structural Steel

Madden Industrial Craftsman•Clackamas, OR

46d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Lead CNC Machine Operator for a direct hire role in Clackamas, OR. The person in this position sets up and operates beamline, plate burner, and angle master machines to cut, drill, punch, and mark structural steel components and leads a team of 3-4 employees.

Requirements

3+ years of CNC machine operation experience for the structural steel industry.
Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes, tolerances, and materials preferred.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, fabrication blueprints, and CAD files.
Solid understanding of CNC machinery capabilities, cutting speeds, and tooling.
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to error prevention.
Prior team leadership experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Set -up and operate beamline, plate burner, and angle master machines to fabricate structural steel components.
Material handling to stage necessary materials.
Train, direct, and assist other operators to ensure timely and accurate completion of work orders.
Work closely with CNC Machine Operators to provide clear, complete, and accurate programs for daily production.
Update and adjust programs in response to material variations, machine conditions, or updated project requirements.
Support quality assurance by collaborating with third party inspectors and production staff to address dimensional or cut-quality issues.