Machining Supervisor – Large Components

Location: Elmwood Park IL
Position Type: Full-time On-site

We are seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Foreman / Large-Part Machining Supervisor to lead daily operations in a precision machining environment. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist leader with a strong background in machining large complex parts using manual and CNC equipment.

The Foreman will be the primary shop-floor leader responsible for keeping work safe efficient on schedule and within specification. This is a working leadership role: candidates must bring direct hands-on machining experience with manual lathes manual mills boring mills and CNC machines.

• Lead coordinate and support the daily work of machinists CNC operators and shop personnel.
• Plan prioritize and schedule machining jobs to meet delivery commitments and maximize shop capacity.
• Develop effective manufacturing methods including machine selection workholding tooling setups routing and job sequencing.
• Oversee the machining of large complex and tight-tolerance parts.
• Provide hands-on technical support for setups troubleshooting machining challenges tooling issues and production problems.
• Review and interpret blueprints technical drawings CAD models tolerances and job requirements.
• Monitor work in progress to ensure jobs meet quality standards customer specifications and production schedules.
• Ensure proper machine setup safe operation maintenance practices and housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate with procurement outside processing engineering quality project management and other shop leaders to keep materials and jobs moving.
• Train coach evaluate and develop machinists and shop employees.
• Address attendance safety quality and performance concerns professionally and promptly.
• Lead toolbox talks enforce OSHA and company safety requirements and maintain a clean organized hazard-free shop.
• Identify and implement improvements in workflow tooling setup reduction quality machine utilization and overall shop efficiency.
• Communicate job status production delays material issues and technical concerns proactively to internal stakeholders.

• Proven leadership experience in a machine shop large-part machining operation precision manufacturing environment or similar setting.
• Required hands-on machining experience with:
  • Manual lathes
  • Manual mills
  • Boring mills
  • CNC machining equipment
• Demonstrated experience machining large heavy complex and/or tight-tolerance components.
• Strong knowledge of machining methods setups workholding tooling cutting parameters inspection requirements and production planning.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical drawings CAD models GD&T and tight-tolerance requirements.
• Experience planning work scheduling jobs routing production and balancing machine capacity.
• Strong mechanical aptitude technical judgment and real-time troubleshooting ability.
• Proven ability to train mentor motivate and hold shop-floor employees accountable.
• Strong organization communication prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality safety on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

• Large complex parts are machined safely efficiently and to customer specifications.
• Production remains on schedule with issues identified and communicated early.
• The shop operates with strong quality standards safe work practices and disciplined organization.
• Machinists receive clear direction hands-on technical support coaching and accountability.
• Workflow tooling setups machine utilization and shop performance continually improve.

• PPO medical insurance; employer pays 50% of employee premium with dependent coverage available at shared cost
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually
• Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
• Employer-funded profit-sharing plan with 100% company contribution
• 401(k) eligibility after one year
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and professional development
• Employee discount program through payroll provider