Machine Shop Supervisor

Mach Industries

$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a production environment
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations including setups and tooling
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Experience using precision measuring tools
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations in the CNC machine shop and prioritize production tasks
  • Supervise and coordinate efforts of CNC machinists and operators
  • Drive performance metrics across safety, quality, and output
  • Ensure adherence to specifications in production documentation
  • Oversee machine setups, first-piece verification, and in-process checks
  • Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling and machine performance
  • Collaborate with different departments to resolve issues and maintain schedules

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
The Role

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations in our machine shop supporting the production of complex precision components for turbine engines and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role is responsible for supervising machinists and operators, driving safety, quality, and schedule performance, and ensuring parts are delivered on time and to specification.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who brings strong CNC machining knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep production moving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day operations in our expanding CNC machine shop, including staffing, work assignments, and production prioritization
  • Supervise CNC programmers/machinists, setup technicians, and machine operators to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution
  • Drive performance across safety, quality, output, delivery, and cost
  • Ensure work is performed to current drawings, setup sheets, and controlled documentation
  • Oversee setups, first-piece verification, in-process checks, tool offsets, and changeovers
  • Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, machine performance, workholding, dimensional variation, and downtime
  • Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Leadership to resolve issues and maintain schedule
  • Monitor shop performance metrics including utilization, scrap, rework, downtime, and on-time completion
  • Maintain readiness of machines, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and materials needed to support production
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and skills development for machine shop personnel while enforcing accountability and continuous improvement


Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a production environment
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations, setups, tooling, workholding, and shop workflow
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and process documentation
  • Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and bore gauges
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to lead in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities
  • Ability to work extended hours or alternate shifts as needed to support production schedules


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or UAS/drone manufacturing
  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, traceability, and configuration control requirements
  • Experience with multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and secondary machining operations
  • Experience with CAM programming and manufacturing software such as ESPRIT EDGE and Mastercam
  • Experience with Siemens and FANUC controls
  • Experience collaborating with CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers to optimize machining strategy, tooling, and process flow
  • Experience machining aerospace materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and inconel
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
  • Experience in low-volume, high-mix or prototype-to-production manufacturing environments


Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach's total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

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