Machine Shop Supervisor

Job Description Job Description 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