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Machine Shop Manager - TalentZök

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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 www.talentzok.com.