Head Machinist

Position : Head Machinist

Location : Portland, Oregon

Company : Paladin Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time, On-site

About Paladin Engineering

Paladin Engineering is a Portland-based engineering and product development company specializing in precision mechanical systems. Our bike brand, Paladin Bikes, produces high-performance machined mountain bikes and components. We combine advanced machining, innovative design, and meticulous craftsmanship to deliver machines and mountain bikes that perform at the highest level.

We are seeking a Head Machinist to own the fabrication of our bike parts, from prototype through production, and support our engineering projects in robotics and other industries. This is a hands-on machinist role focused on CAM and producing complex, multi-axis components from one-off applications to small batch production. Strong CAD skills and leadership experience are a major plus to support our team growth and expansion of our capabilities.

Responsibilities

Machining & Production

• Program, set up, and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes for bike components.
• Interpret 3D CAD models and technical drawings to produce complex, tight-tolerance parts.
• Select tooling and fixtures to optimize part quality and machining efficiency.
• Maintain process and inspection standards.
• Maintain a well-organized shop environment including equipment, tooling and materials inventories.
• Support assembly of bike frames and other machines as needed.
• Support the selection of new machining centers as our company grows.

CAD & Design Support

Leadership & Collaboration

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Please submit a pdf portfolio with images of your work. Personal projects welcome. We appreciate skill and craft in many fields.