Composite Machine Shop Supervisor
Composite Machine Shop Supervisor
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Job Description
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Machine Shop Supervisor. The Working Machine Shop Supervisor is a handson leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations of the machine shop while actively participating in machining activities such as cutting grinding and CNC programming. This role balances floorlevel with supervisory duties ensuring quality safety efficiency and ontime delivery of machined parts. The Supervisor is expected to lead by example train and mentor team members and continuously improve shop performance.
Salary: $33 $43/hr DOE
Responsibilities
Ensure all Element safety guidelines are adhered to
Supervise staff of machinists responsible for machining composite test specimens
Effectively prioritize work load and use of available resources within time constraints
Ensure that training files files are properly documented
Coordinate and perform PMI (Preventive Maintenance Inspection) of machine shop equipment as required
Provide formal training and on the job training to staff. Support hiring onboarding and training of new technicians.
Coach and develop machine shop team. Performing periodic and annual performance evaluations
Identify process inefficiencies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. reducing downtime improving OTD increasing throughput).
Must be able to provide the following functions:
o Perform manual machining cutting and surface grinding as needed to support production.
o Work with adhesives to bond test specimens to adherends
o Set up operate and program CNC machines (mill and lathe) for precision machining jobs as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills / Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word Excel Outlook)
High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
Strong knowledge of machining operations tooling blueprint reading and quality standards.
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to lead by example.
Familiarity with safety regulations TPM practices and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma etc. is a plus. Ability to interface with clients win new work and determine their requirements; helps review quotations for new work
Ability to lift <50 lbs. and stand on feet for long periods of time.
Composite machining preferred
CNC programming experience preferred
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
