Machine Shop Manager - 21178

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Shop Manager - TalentZök

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a  Machine Shop Manager in  Murphys, CA who possesses:

• 10+ years of CNC machinist experience
• Supervisory, shop floor lead, or machine shop leadership experience required
• Mechanical machine shop experience required; electrical or automation-focused backgrounds are not the target

FULL DESCRIPTION:   We are seeking a Machine Shop Manager to oversee daily machine shop operations within a precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality components while managing shop personnel, workflow, in-process quality control, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on CNC machining and programming experience, mechanical machine shop expertise, and the leadership ability to mentor, develop, and support shop personnel in a tight-knit manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Directing and overseeing daily machine shop operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery
• Supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating machinists, CNC operators, programmers, and other shop personnel
• Managing and mentoring the existing shop supervisor and production team members
• Planning, prioritizing, and coordinating workflow, labor, and resources to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Coordinating capacity planning, scheduling, and shop floor priorities
• Monitoring production performance and implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize throughput
• Ensuring proper tooling, materials, and supplies are available to support production requirements
• Supporting hands-on CNC programming and machining needs as required
• Interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and manufacturing specifications
• Developing efficient machining strategies based on technical requirements
• Selecting tooling, establishing cutting parameters, and optimizing cycle times while maintaining quality standards
• Managing preventive maintenance programs and coordinating equipment repairs to maximize machine uptime and reliability
• Collaborating with engineering, quality, facilities, and operations teams to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules
• Monitoring productivity, performance metrics, quality, and shop output
• Supporting in-process quality control and continuous improvement initiatives
• Developing, maintaining, and providing formalized instruction for employee training programs
• Fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, mentorship, and continuous improvement throughout the machine shop
• Supporting growth of the shop management structure and technical development of the team
• Performing other duties as assigned to support shop operations and business needs

The selected candidate will also possess:

• 10+ years of CNC machinist experience required
• Hands-on CNC programming experience required
• Mechanical machine shop background required
• Supervisory, shop floor lead, or machine shop leadership experience required
• Experience managing, mentoring, or developing machinists, CNC operators, programmers, or shop personnel
• Experience with CAM software such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, GibbsCAM, Esprit, or similar programming platforms
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and manufacturing specifications
• Experience with mills, lathes, CNC mills, CNC lathes, hand tools, and related shop equipment
• Experience with ERP software preferred
• Strong production management, workflow coordination, and resource management skills
• Strong quality control, safety management, and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to select tooling, establish cutting parameters, and optimize cycle times
• Ability to monitor performance, identify issues, evaluate solutions, and make sound decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, organization, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, train, and motivate shop personnel
• Ability to work onsite in a hands-on machine shop environment
• Ability to work a self-directed schedule supporting shop shifts and production needs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and sit throughout the workday
• Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, and operate tools, equipment, computers, and machinery
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear in a loud shop environment
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and adjust focus as needed
• Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and shop equipment
• Ability to work in an environment with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, electrical shock risk, and vibration
• Ability to work in a shop environment where noise levels are usually loud
• Ability to wear required safety glasses and follow all required safety procedures in restricted shop areas

Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000/year + bonus eligibility

More information can be found at 

Company Description

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.

Company Description

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.