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Machine Shop Manager

Machine Shop Manager

JW Hicks

Valparaiso, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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Job description

JW Hicks is looking for a capable, motivated Mechanical Assembly Manager/Machine Shop Manager to join our growing team in our Knox, IN location. This individual will be responsible for production of complete mechanical systems, spare parts, and component refurbishment through on site manufacturing and external procurement. Systems include fabrications, machined parts, castings, hydraulics components, and hardware used in valves in an industrial environment. Candidate should be familiar with machining operations and fabrication, be skilled in drawing interpretation, procurement administration, scheduling, and quality control in an ISO certified environment. An ideal candidate at JW Hicks is someone who enjoys the challenge of running a small “business within a business”, has a strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supervise 5-6 skilled hourly employees
  • Coordinate internal and external activities to meet required deadlines
  • Acquire needed raw materials and components manufactured by subcontractors
  • Assemble various mechanical systems with manufactured/purchased subcomponents
  • Oversee manufacture of spare parts to support customer installed OEM equipment
  • Manage Quality System for all mechanical systems and individual components
  • Communicate frequently with the Engineering Department, Sales Department, and Technical Representatives
  • Responsible for department P&L

Required Qualifications:

  • 5 – 10 years’ minimum experience
  • 2 – 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar formal training and equivalent work experience
  • Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Experience with machining operations and fabrication
  • Strong organizational, project management and time management skills
  • Proficient with MS Office products
  • Experience with Quality Control
  • Ability to use sound technical concepts for problem solving

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Machine shop management experience beneficial
  • Experience in an ISO certified environment
  • Hands on machine operations experience a plus

Company Description

For over 40 years JW Hicks has been creating specialized refractory solutions for the primary metals industry. We are a Northern Indiana based manufacturer that values our teammates and their contributions to our continued success. While a position may be specific, there is great opportunity for future mobility within the company. JW Hicks employs knowledgeable and skilled people in many roles and is able to support individuals who would like to excel in their career. The Company has transparent goals and direction, and shares successes with all team members. If you are a person who gives uncommon attention to detail, takes pride in ownership and has an enterprising spirit, you will thrive in our quality-oriented workplace.

About J.W. HICKS

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Industry

Industrial machinery manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Merrillville, IN, US

Year founded

1985

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