Machine Manager Jobs in Oklahoma (NOW HIRING)

Malone's CNC Machining, Inc. is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our skilled manufacturing team in Grove, Oklahoma.

We're a fun, friendly, and fast-paced shop with deep roots in precision manufacturing for the U.S. government.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, value quality, and want to be part of a stable company with long‑term contracts supporting our military, this could be a great next step for you.

• A well‑established company with over 40 years of manufacturing excellence
• Work that directly supports military aircraft programs and government contracts
• A growing organization with low turnover and long‑tenured employees
• A collaborative, team‑focused shop where communication and accountability matter
• Modern equipment and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and repeatability
• Competitive benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage (disability, accident, and more)
• Paid time off starting at one week in your first year, with increases over time
• Paid holidays

Founded in 1982, Malone's CNC Machining, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of military aircraft parts and assemblies. Our expertise in CNC machining has expanded into a wide range of aircraft components and manufacturing processes, allowing us to maintain the highest volume of active government contracts in the state of Oklahoma.

Now operating from a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Grove, OK—with additional warehouse space—we employ approximately 40 people and rank among the top manufacturing employers in the area. We currently manage around 300 active government contracts year‑round, offering employees stability, consistency, and meaningful work.

Lead the CNC & Assembly production teams in daily operations, manage schedules and forecast to meet company objectives while continually striving to improve those operations. Provide coaching, training and feedback to production floor employees and work closely with operations leadership to ensure production goals and customer requirements are met.

• Supervises all activity in the CNC department, manual machining, assembly, and tool room.
• Hold daily / weekly meetings with production team.
• Work with shop employees, engineers, and manager, to organize the work for all shifts in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure production goals and deadlines are supported to meet customer requirements.
• Understanding of and commitment to meeting departmental performance objectives
• Aggressively address scrap and other waste areas.
• Monitor and make recommendations to maintain and improve efficiencies while maintaining quality.
• Inspect work using gaging and inspection equipment to verify conformance to specifications. Including daily spot checks of production employees' work.
• Meet department and personal expectations for productivity and quality with emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Follow guidelines for work scheduling and understand delivery objectives.
• Communicate pertinent information appropriately and is a company/ team player.
• Possess a good work ethic and maintain good attendance (Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position).
• Report any machine or process problems or variances to Manufacturing Manager or General Manager/Maintenance.
• Be able to perform multiple tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Integrate standard and custom designs into a unified system.
• Recommends and implements improvements to design processes, methods, and controls.
• Coordinate and work with Engineering to meet B2B times and address issues when B2B objectives are not being met
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products with Engineering including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by manager.
• Follow all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of equipment and procedures.

• Ten years' minimum experience in the manufacturing industry with five years of lead or other leadership experience.
• Experience with MS applications.
• Strong skills and aptitude in math
• Blueprint reading.
• Previous experience as a Lead/Supervisor, or other leadership role.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, materials, and processes.
• History of good work standards, good quality, and team participation.
• Competence in the operation and performance of multiple machine tools: CNC Mills, Lathes, & multi‑tasking up to 5 Axis +.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to inspect machined parts using a variety of inspection equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Previous aerospace manufacturing experience is a big plus!

• Position may require use of hands & arms with repetitive motion & reach.
• Position may require manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Position may require the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Position may require the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Position may require bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Position may require the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 30-75 pounds (50-75 lbs. would have partner assistance)
• Position may require activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

The plant is a machining environment; therefore, you may be required to wear respiratory protection due to airborne particles, chemicals & solvents depending on position.

This position will typically require 45 hours per week.

Safety glasses are required at all times in production areas. OSHA regulations are followed.