Machine Shop Supervisor

An established U.S. precision manufacturer is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a small CNC machining department in a hands-on working-supervisor capacity. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled programmer-machinist who can independently take work from print through programming, setup, prove-out, inspection, and production while training others and taking ownership of day-to-day shop operations.

The Company

• Established U.S. manufacturer producing highly engineered precision components in a quality-driven, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Operates a high-mix, low-volume environment with significant variety in parts, quantities, setups, and machining requirements.
• Small, hands-on Machine Shop where technical depth, versatility, troubleshooting ability, and individual ownership are highly valued.

The Compensation

• $65-85K Base Compensation Range Commensurate with Experience
• Relocation Assistance Considered

The Location

• Plant based in Naples, FL
• Role is 100% Onsite Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

The Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Benefits Eligibility Begins on First Day of Full-Time Employment)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance + Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• PTO Accrued at 2.77 Hours per Week Beginning on First Day of Employment + 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program & Tuition Assistance Program
• Close-Knit, Family-Oriented Culture with Employee Celebrations & Company Events

The Role

• Report to the Operations Manager and lead the day-to-day Machine Shop while remaining actively involved in CNC programming, setup, machining, troubleshooting, and inspection.
• Program, set up, prove out, operate, and troubleshoot 3-axis CNC mills and 2-axis CNC lathes, including indexed machining operations.
• Develop machining processes from engineering drawings and models, including tooling, workholding, setup, and operation sequence.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and machine-related issues to keep production moving efficiently.
• Perform and oversee close-tolerance machining and inspection to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Train, coach, and provide technical direction to machinists and operators while managing shop priorities and employee performance.
• Estimate job setup and run times and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturing costs.

The Background Profile

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for ITAR/EAR-controlled work
• Technical degree and 5+ years of directly related machining experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently program, set up, operate, prove out, and troubleshoot Fadal 3-axis CNC mills and Haas 2-axis CNC lathes
• Experience creating and modifying CNC programs using GibbsCAM, including indexed milling operations
• Strong manual machining experience with both mills and lathes
• Strong blueprint reading, machining math, cutting-tool selection, workholding, setup, and close-tolerance machining skills
• Previous experience training, leading, or supervising machinists or machine operators

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume precision machining environment
• Aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding quality-controlled manufacturing experience
• Strong manual-machining foundation with practical knowledge of cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and machining fundamentals
• Experience working across a mixed machine shop that includes Fadal, Haas, Mori Seiki, Hardinge, Bridgeport, Acer, Victor, Sharp, and/or Schaublin equipment
• Experience with complex, multi-operation parts and developing machining processes and setups from scratch
• Experience quoting machining work and estimating setup and run times
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose why a machining process is not working and determine how to correct it
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong sense of ownership for machines, tooling, quality, organization, and overall shop condition
• Patient, credible trainer who enjoys developing less-experienced machinists
• Self-directed and willing to pitch in wherever needed to keep a small shop operating effectively