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Shop Manager

Watertown, WI · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Brisc Plumbing is Hiring a Shop Manager! Brisc Plumbing - Watertown, WI $18-$25 per hour ... We offer: * Competitive hourly pay based on experience * 30-40 consistent hours per week * Paid ...

Firefly Aerospace

WI · On-site

$75 - $95/hr

Act as liaison between the machine shop and the engineering team. * Provide feedback to responsible ... Manage lookaheads for long lead tasks. * Improve processes and cycle times. * Be fully accountable ...

AMS Industries, Inc

Shop Manager

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

$53 - $60K/hr

The Role As a Shop Manager at AMS, you're the hands-on operational leader behind our Wisconsin shop. Out of our Mount Pleasant, WI facility, reporting to the Project Executive, you'll oversee daily ...

Gardner Builders

Shop Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

How You'll Contribute Shop Operations & Inventory Management * Maintain accurate inventory of tools, equipment, and materials. * Receive, inspect, clean, and organize incoming tools and deliveries.

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What is the difference between Hourly Machine Shop Manager vs Machine Shop Supervisor?

AspectHourly Machine Shop ManagerMachine Shop Supervisor
CredentialsTechnical certifications, experience in machiningTechnical skills, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentManufacturing/production setting, overseeing operationsShop floor, managing machining teams
Employer UsageManufacturers, machining companiesMachine shops, manufacturing plants
Search IntentCompare roles, job responsibilities, paySimilar supervisory roles in machining

Both roles involve overseeing machining operations, but the Hourly Machine Shop Manager typically has broader responsibilities including planning and management, often with a focus on hourly wage positions. The Machine Shop Supervisor usually focuses more on direct supervision of shop floor workers. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on their skills and career goals.

What does an hourly machine shop manager do?

An hourly machine shop manager oversees daily operations in a manufacturing environment, including supervising staff, ensuring safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and meeting production targets. They often coordinate with engineers and quality control teams and may require knowledge of machining tools and safety standards. The role typically involves shift work and hands-on management of the shop floor.
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Machine Shop Manager

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

In-Place Machining Company, LLC
Machinery Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about In-Place Machining Company, LLCexternal

Full-time

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Job description

Description:

A Machinist's Opportunity to Lead


You've spent your career mastering the trade. You've solved the jobs others couldn't. You've built setups, improved processes, trained younger machinists, and earned the respect of the people around you.

Now it's time to take ownership of the entire operation.


We're looking for a Machine Shop Manager who comes from the shop floor, not the boardroom. Someone who understands machining because they've lived it. A leader who enjoys being around the machines, helping their team succeed, and tackling the toughest manufacturing challenges head-on.


This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. It's for a skilled machinist ready to lead a high-performing shop while staying connected to the work that matters.

Requirements:

Why Experienced Machinists Join Us

  • Lead an established team of skilled CNC and manual machinists
  • Stay hands-on and involved in technical problem-solving
  • Influence tooling, process improvements, and shop performance
  • Mentor the next generation of machinists
  • Run a shop where quality and craftsmanship still matter
  • Work for a stable, growing company that values machining expertise
  • Make decisions that directly impact production, customers, and profitability

What You'll Own


Shop Leadership

  • Lead daily operations across CNC mills, turning centers, and manual machining equipment
  • Set the tone for safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork
  • Keep work flowing while supporting the team on the floor
  • Provide guidance when difficult jobs, setups, or troubleshooting situations arise

Manufacturing Excellence

  • Improve setup efficiency and machining processes
  • Optimize tooling strategies, feeds, speeds, and cycle times
  • Reduce downtime, scrap, and production bottlenecks
  • Help create smarter, more efficient ways to get quality parts out the door

Team Development

  • Mentor and train machinists ranging from apprentices to experienced operators
  • Share knowledge and develop technical talent within the shop
  • Build a culture where people take pride in their work
  • Lead by example and earn respect through action

Operational Performance

  • Manage scheduling, workflow, and priorities
  • Drive on-time delivery and first-pass quality
  • Coordinate resources to keep production moving
  • Ensure customers receive quality parts when promised

What We're Looking For


Strong Machining Background

  • 7+ years of machining experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Extensive CNC machining experience with vertical machining centers and turning centers
  • Horizontal machining center experience preferred
  • Expert understanding of tooling, setups, troubleshooting, and tight-tolerance machining
  • Proven success solving complex manufacturing challenges

Technical Skills

  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
  • Working knowledge of G-code, tooling selection, feeds and speeds
  • Experience with FANUC controls
  • CAM programming experience, preferably Mastercam

Leadership Style

  • Respected because you've done the work yourself
  • Comfortable coaching, mentoring, and developing others
  • Leads from the floor, not from behind a desk
  • Takes ownership and accountability for results
  • Makes sound decisions under pressure

What Success Looks Like

  • Jobs ship on time with minimal rework
  • Setup times improve and productivity increases
  • Quality remains a source of pride throughout the shop
  • Employees are engaged, developing, and contributing
  • Customers trust the work because it's done right the first time
  • The shop runs safely, efficiently, and profitably

The Ideal Candidate


You're the machinist everyone goes to when a job is critical, a setup is challenging, or a problem needs solving. You've earned your reputation through technical expertise, hard work, and leadership on the shop floor.


You're not looking to become a corporate manager.


You're looking for the opportunity to lead a talented team, improve a shop you've taken ownership of, and leave your mark on an operation that values craftsmanship as much as results.


If you're a machinist who became a leader, not a manager who became a machinist, we'd love to talk with you.