Cnc Supervisor

Job Title: CNC Supervisor
Job Description
The CNC Supervisor oversees and actively participates in CNC operations, programming, and scheduling within a high-end job shop environment. This role ensures that machining processes run efficiently, production schedules stay on track, and quality standards remain consistently high.
Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day CNC machining operations in a high-end job shop environment.
• Participate hands-on in CNC setup, operation, and programming to support production needs.
• Plan and schedule CNC work to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.
• Coordinate workloads across multiple CNC machines, including 2-5 axis equipment, horizontals, vertical turning lathes, and pallet-changing systems.
• Monitor production quality and make adjustments to programs and setups to maintain precision and consistency.
• Use GibbsCAM or similar programming tools to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs.
• Support fabrication activities and ensure that all machining processes follow established procedures and specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and collaborate with team members to resolve problems quickly.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and on-time delivery.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience supervising CNC operations in a job shop or similar machining environment.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong CNC programming skills, including experience with GibbsCAM or comparable CAM software.
• Knowledge of working with 2-5 axis CNC machines, horizontal machines, vertical turning lathes (VTL), and pallet-changing systems.
• Ability to plan and schedule CNC work to meet production and customer deadlines.
• Solid understanding of fabrication processes and machining best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to guide and support shop personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-end job shop environment.
• Familiarity with machining for medical device full builds.
• Experience working on government contract-related machining projects.
• Comfort working with advanced CNC equipment such as DMG machines and multi-axis systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects simultaneously.

Why Work Here?
You will join a high-end, precision-focused shop that invests in advanced CNC technology and complex machining projects. The environment offers exposure to sophisticated work, including medical device builds and government contracts, providing opportunities to grow your technical expertise. The schedule supports work-life balance with a four-day workweek, while the clean and well-organized facility reflects a strong commitment to quality, safety, and professionalism.
Work Environment
This role is based in a very clean and well-maintained job shop environment focused primarily on medical device full builds and government contracts. You will work with a range of high-end CNC machines, including 2-5 axis equipment, DMG machines, four horizontal machines, five vertical turning lathes (VTL), and advanced pallet-changing systems. The position follows a first-shift schedule with a 4x10 workweek, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime work routine in a professional, technology-driven shop setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Brea, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
Benefits will be provided to employee before an offer is made
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Brea,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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