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Ametek

Machine Shop Manager

Warrendale, PA · On-site

The Machine Shop Manager leads Gatan's internal Machine Shop, which produces highly engineered, low ... Lead, coach, and manage machinists, programmers, inspectors, and support personnel. * Build a ...

STONY MFG

Machine Shop Manager

Elma, NY · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Stony MFG is looking for an experienced and driven Machine Shop Manager to lead our manufacturing ... Experience with quality control processes and inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM)

Smiths Machine

Machine Shop Technician

Sonora, CA · On-site

$18/hr

... to join our machine shop team. No experience? No problem. If you've got a good head on your ... train you up! FULL TIME Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am to 3:30pm + potential for overtime hours ...

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Shop Inspector I

Lakeland, FL

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Shop Inspector I

Lakeland, FL

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Allen Control Systems

Machine Shop Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

Ensure appropriate inspection practices, documentation, and process controls are followed. * Promote a quality-first culture throughout the machine shop. Equipment & Facility Management * Oversee ...

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Lakeland, FL · On-site

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Lakeland, FL

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Shop Inspector I

Lakeland, FL · On-site

Shop Inspector is responsible for inspecting the returned items and making a disposition to where each piece will be moved. They must be able to assign damage or non-damage items to the correct ...

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Shop Inspector I

Lakeland, FL · On-site

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time machine shop inspector in the United States is $26.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Machine Shop Inspector vs Machine Tool Setter?

AspectFull Time Machine Shop InspectorMachine Tool Setter
CredentialsOften requires inspection certifications and technical trainingTypically needs technical skills and machine operation experience
Work EnvironmentInspection areas, quality control labs, manufacturing floorsMachine shops, manufacturing floors, production areas
Industry UsageCommonly employed in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive sectorsUsed in machine shops, metalworking, manufacturing industries
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

While both roles are integral to manufacturing, a Full Time Machine Shop Inspector primarily focuses on quality control and inspection of parts, ensuring standards are met. In contrast, a Machine Tool Setter is responsible for setting up and adjusting machines to produce parts. Both roles require technical skills and are found in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Machine Shop Manager

Ametek

Warrendale, PA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

AMETEK rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

92nd of 160 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

The Machine Shop Manager leads Gatan's internal Machine Shop, which produces highly engineered, low-volume, high-mix precision components for scientific instrumentation. This role oversees machining operations, prototyping, tooling, process development, scheduling, quality, safety, equipment maintenance, facilities support, and team leadership.
This leader drives operational excellence, on-time delivery, quality performance, team capability, and long-term planning for manufacturing technology, capacity, automation, and capital investment. The role partners closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Service to support new product development, continuous improvement, and business growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and manage machinists, programmers, inspectors, and support personnel.
  • Build a culture of accountability, safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain skilled machining talent.
  • Establish training and succession plans to strengthen long-term capability.

Operations Management
  • Manage daily operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
  • Set production priorities and schedules to meet customer and manufacturing commitments.
  • Improve workflow, machine utilization, setup time, and throughput.
  • Track and improve KPIs, including on-time delivery, schedule attainment, productivity, equipment utilization, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, and labor efficiency.

Quality and Compliance
  • Ensure machined components meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and inspection requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with quality systems, manufacturing processes, calibration, and documentation requirements.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
  • Partner with Quality and Engineering to improve manufacturability and process capability.

Continuous Improvement
  • Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the Machine Shop.
  • Standardize best practices for CNC machining, setup reduction, tooling optimization, and process control.
  • Use data to improve productivity, quality, cost, and waste reduction.

Capital Equipment and Technology Strategy
  • Develop and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap for the Machine Shop.
  • Evaluate machining technologies, automation, and process improvements.
  • Identify, justify, and execute capital projects.
  • Manage machine tool selection, installation, commissioning, validation, and maintenance strategies.

Financial Management
  • Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
  • Control spending and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
  • Support annual planning and strategic investment decisions.
  • Ensure effective use of labor, materials, tooling, and equipment.

Engineering and New Product Support
  • Partner with Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering on prototypes and new product introductions.
  • Advise on machining processes, tolerances, materials, and design for manufacturability.
  • Support rapid prototyping, engineering development, and make-versus-buy decisions.

Safety and Environmental Responsibility
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Promote a zero-incident safety culture.
  • Lead risk assessments and corrective actions for equipment and shop operations.

Facility Management
  • Oversee Warrendale facility maintenance, reliability, infrastructure, utilities, grounds, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and site services.
  • Execute maintenance programs and capital improvements that support a safe, efficient, professional workplace.
  • Manage contractors, vendors, inspections, and EHS compliance for facility-related work.

Qualifications:
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 7+ years of machining leadership experience, including 3+ years managing CNC operations and technical personnel.
  • Strong knowledge of CNC turning, milling, programming, fixturing, tooling, and inspection methods.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing analytics, and low-volume, high-mix precision manufacturing.
  • Proven success leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Strong financial, budget management, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Preferred
  • Experience with scientific instruments, semiconductor equipment, medical devices, aerospace, defense, or other precision engineered products.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification.
  • Familiarity with automated machining systems and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Knowledge of GD&T, advanced metrology, and statistical process control.

About the Business Unit:
Gatan is an AMETEK business unit and the world's leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software for electron microscopy. Its technologies help scientists and researchers explore materials and biological structures at the nanoscale, enabling discoveries in semiconductors, advanced materials, life sciences, and energy research.
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and with offices and service teams around the world, Gatan combines a long history of innovation with a collaborative, customer-focused culture. Its solutions are trusted by leading research institutions, universities, and technology companies to advance scientific breakthroughs and solve complex global challenges.
For more information, visit www.ametek.com/ and www.gatan.com/
Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 110,000
Salary Maximum: 140,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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