CNC Operator - Day Shift
Fairview, OR
Full Time
Experienced
Entry-Level CNC Operator – Day Shift
Location: Fairview, OR Company: AGC Heat Transfer, Inc.
Compensation: $25.00 hourly
Build Your Career. Build the AGC Difference
If you're ready to launch a hands‑on manufacturing career with a company that invests in its people, AGC Heat Transfer wants to meet you. We’re the leading OEM of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, and our Fairview, OR facility is growing.
This is your chance to join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement—while helping produce equipment used by some of the biggest names in food, beverage, and dairy processing.
Whether you're new to machining or looking to grow into a CNC Machinist role, AGC will train you, support you, and give you room to advance.
Why You’ll Love Working at AGC
- Industry‑leading manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality
- A culture built on integrity, teamwork, innovation, and excellence
- Real opportunities to grow into a CNC Machinist role
- Competitive pay + full benefits
- Stable, full‑time work in a clean, safety‑focused environment
As an Entry‑Level CNC Operator, you’ll support our machine shop by keeping production running smoothly and safely. You will:
- Load and unload materials; perform basic machine setups
- Start, stop, and monitor CNC machines under supervision
- Watch for tool wear, part defects, or machine errors
- Inspect parts using precision measuring tools
- Document inspection results and report deviations
- Handle raw materials and finished parts safely
- Communicate with your team and support shop workflow
- Maintain a clean, organized work area
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
No machining experience? No problem. We’ll train you. Here’s what helps you succeed:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred)
- Ability to read simple drawings
- Basic shop math (geometry, trigonometry, feed/speed calculations)
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
- Strong attendance and reliability
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to operate material‑handling equipment
- Willingness to learn and be coachable
We’re looking for someone who embodies the AGC Difference:
- High integrity and honesty
- Care for people, resources, and safety
- Curiosity and innovation
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
- Strong execution, teamwork, and communication
- Goal‑oriented mindset
You’ll work on the shop floor in an industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to:
- Noise, heat, odors
- Metalworking machinery
- Welding operations
- Forklifts, cranes, and moving equipment
Schedule
- Training: Day shift, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Reliable attendance is essential.
- Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods throughout the shift, with frequent movement between machines and workstations
- Able to use hands and fingers for repetitive tasks such as loading and unloading parts, operating machine controls, handling tools, and performing inspections
- Able to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, and reach (including above shoulder height and below waist level) to access materials, fixtures, and machine components
- Able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials and parts weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, on an occasional to frequent basis
- Able to perform repetitive motions throughout the shift, including part handling and precision measurement tasks
- Visual acuity sufficient to read small numbers, measurements, drawings, digital displays, and inspection tools, with or without corrective lenses
- Able to distinguish fine details and identify defects, surface conditions, or tool wear
- Able to hear machine sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment, with or without assistive devices
- Able to safely work around moving mechanical equipment, forklifts, cranes, and hoists while following all safety procedures
- Able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including safety glasses, steel‑toed footwear, hearing protection, and gloves
- Able to work scheduled shifts, including swing shift hours, and maintain reliable attendance
- Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
- Health insurance with HSA option
- Dental & vision insurance
- Life & disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Wellness program
AGC Heat Transfer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’re ready to grow your skills, contribute to a high‑performing team, and build a long‑term career in manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.
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