Machine Shop Manager📍
Location: Murphys, CA
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Compensation: $105,000-$150,000 annually (Total Compensation)
InSight Manufacturing Services is looking for an experienced and motivated
Machine Shop Manager to lead our machine shop operations in Murphys, California!
We're looking for a hands-on leader with extensive CNC machining experience who is passionate about quality, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, solving challenges, and making a direct impact on daily manufacturing operations.
What You'll Do- Oversee daily machine shop operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate machinists, CNC operators, programmers, and other shop personnel.
- Coordinate production schedules, workflow, staffing, and resources to meet customer demands.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize production processes.
- Oversee tooling, materials, equipment maintenance, and production needs.
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to maintain high manufacturing standards.
- Develop and support employee training programs.
- Promote a positive, safe, and accountable work environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For- Minimum 10 years of experience as a CNC Machinist.
- Strong knowledge of CNC mills, lathes, machining processes, and tooling.
- Experience with CAM software such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, GibbsCAM, Esprit, or similar programs.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
- Strong understanding of machining strategies, cutting parameters, and cycle-time optimization.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and production goals.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to leadership and team development.
Our employee benefits include:- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Loan Program
Ready to Take the Next Step?If you're an experienced CNC professional ready to take on a leadership role and help drive the success of our machine shop, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of the IMS team! 
