Machinist Supervisor

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Machining Supervisor

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This position is full-time Monday – Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Machining Supervisor to lead our machining department. In this dual-capacity role, you will balance front-line leadership with hands-on operation of CNC lathe and milling equipment. You will be responsible for overseeing daily shop operations, ensuring production targets are met, and maintaining our high standards for quality and safety, while also stepping in to set up, operate, and troubleshoot machines as needed.

You will spend roughly 40% of your time hands-on machining parts and 60% on front-line leadership, ensuring your team meets safety, quality, and production targets. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager

• Set daily/weekly/monthly workflow and objectives, communicate them to employees and preparing schedule reports for Plant Manager.
• Manage a team of CNC operators and machinists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Perform Machinist I & Machinist II duties as needed. 40% of the time
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas and ensure team members achieve their daily goals in production or service. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Ensure the safe use of machining equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping.
• Ensure staff follows company and government policies and procedures.
• Oversee opening and closing of production area maintaining a clean, organized work environment (5S)
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards creating an injury free work area.
• Respond quickly and practically to emergencies, crises, or unexpected problems.
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects.

• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Mastery of CNC Lathe Fundamentals and Operation (Mazak and Doosan Preferred)
• Mastery of Manual Lathe Operation
• Mastery of CNC and Manual Mill Operation
• Perform complex setups of CNC equipment
• Ability to bring online and commission new CNC equipment
• Programming (Plus):
  Ability to program via G-code or CAM software (e.g., Mastercam) is a significant advantage but not required.
• Understanding of Tool and Insert selection
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3-year supervisory experience.
• Minimum 7-year experience working with CNC and Manual Lathes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 70 lbs.
• Frequent standing up to 100%
• Ability to use hands and fingers for grasping, pinching, pulling, pushing; rotating fingers, wrists, and hands; manipulation of machine controls, tools, and parts.
• Ability to identify parts and tools, observe operations of machine, and visually inspect completed parts.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• This job description is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned may be required. Magnum Systems reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.
• Magnum Systems is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Magnum Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made for employees with disabilities if requested.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.