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What is a machining supervisor?

Machining supervisors oversee the daily operations of machine shops or manufacturing departments where raw materials are shaped into finished parts using machinery such as lathes, mills, and grinders. They are responsible for managing teams of machinists, ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining safety standards, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Additionally, they may handle training, quality control, and workflow optimization to maximize efficiency and product quality.

What are some common challenges faced by a machining supervisor, and how can they be addressed?

Machining Supervisors often encounter challenges such as maintaining high production quality while meeting tight deadlines, managing a diverse team of machinists with varying skill levels, and ensuring machine maintenance to prevent downtime. Effective communication and proactive planning help in balancing these demands. Building strong relationships with team members and providing ongoing training can improve both performance and morale, while implementing regular equipment checks minimizes unexpected interruptions.

What is the difference between Machining Supervisor vs Machinist?

AspectMachining SupervisorMachinist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often some technical training or certificationsHigh school diploma; technical training or certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or machine shop overseeing operationsOperating CNC or manual machines directly on the shop floor
ResponsibilitiesSupervises machining staff, plans production schedules, ensures qualitySets up and operates machines, produces parts according to specifications

The Machining Supervisor manages the machining team and oversees production processes, while the Machinist focuses on operating machines to produce parts. Both roles require technical skills, but the supervisor has additional responsibilities in leadership and planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a machining supervisor?

To thrive as a Machining Supervisor, you need a solid background in machining processes, blueprint reading, and production management, often supported by technical training or an associate degree in manufacturing or engineering. Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and safety management systems is typically required, along with certifications like Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in effectively managing teams and resolving production issues. These skills ensure productivity, quality standards, and safe operations in a manufacturing environment.
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Machine Maintenance Supervisor

Danaher Corporation

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Danaher rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences , one of Danaher's (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: ?time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It's all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we're just beginning. Working together, let's put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading all machine maintenance and reliability activities across the plant (excluding site facilities), supporting plastics processing (injection molding, blow molding, automation/robotics), CNC machining, instrument assembly, centrifuge assembly, and final test operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes unplanned downtime, and drives a transition from reactive maintenance to a structured, proactive maintenance system.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing/Process Engineering and is part of the Beckman Coulter Life Science Manufacturing located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Oversee overall plant maintenance performance, ensuring high equipment uptime, strong reliability, and effective execution of maintenance activities while driving measurable improvements in downtime reduction, PM compliance, and maintenance productivity.
  • Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians by setting daily priorities, assigning and overseeing work execution, establishing accountability for performance, safety, and workmanship, and delivering ongoing coaching and skill development.
  • Provide clear visibility to leadership on maintenance performance trends, risks, and ongoing improvement actions to support informed decision-making.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • High School Degree with 8+ years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience or Master's Degree with 3+ years experience. Experience with instrumentation (equipment) design and integration including complex electro-mechanical systems, fluid handling, pneumatics, thermal systems, and/or optical systems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting CNC and injection/blow molding equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with strong leadership, workflow coordination, and data-driven decision-making skills to ensure machine uptime across multiple departments.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

  • Using part/material handling equipment including fork-lifts
  • Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • CMMS use, scheduling of planned and unplanned work orders/preventative maintenance, and continuous workflow efficiency improvements across multiple production areas

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences , a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here (https://jobs.danaher.com/global/en/notice-to-us-candidates-based-in/applying-for-roles-outside-nyc) .

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.


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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984