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NSC Staffing

Inside Machinist

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$18 - $33/hr

The technician will also guide junior machinists, manage work assignments, and strictly adhere to safety protocols. This role, which strongly emphasizes collaboration and technical proficiency, is ...

NSC STAFFING

Inside Machinist

Chesapeake, VA

$31 - $35/hr

The technician will also guide junior machinists, manage work assignments, and strictly adhere to safety protocols. This role, which strongly emphasizes collaboration and technical proficiency, is ...

NSC STAFFING

Inside Machinist

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$31 - $35/hr

The technician will also guide junior machinists, manage work assignments, and strictly adhere to safety protocols. This role, which strongly emphasizes collaboration and technical proficiency, is ...

Micro Precision, LLC

Machining Manager

South Windham, CT · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Machining Manger Job Title: Machining Manager Department: Operations Reports To: General Manager Company Overview: We are a specialized, high-precision manufacturing firm (under 50 employees ...

Nautilus Holdings LLC

Machining Manager

South Windham, CT · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Machining Manger Job Title: Machining Manager Department: Operations Reports To: General Manager Company Overview: We are a specialized, high-precision manufacturing firm (under 50 employees ...

Globe Composite Solutions

CNC Machinist

Stoughton, MA

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Reporting directly to the Machining Manager, the CNC Machinist operates machinery and uses precision instruments to manufacture tooling and perform secondary machining operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ...

Globe Composite Solutions

CNC Machinist

Stoughton, MA

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Reporting directly to the Machining Manager, the CNC Machinist operates machinery and uses precision instruments to manufacture tooling and perform secondary machining operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ...

Nautilus Holdings LLC

Machining Manager

South Windham, CT · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Machining Manger Job Title: Machining Manager Department: Operations Reports To: General Manager Company Overview: We are a specialized, high-precision manufacturing firm (under 50 employees ...

Applied Medical

CNC Machinist

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Manage tool changes and make offset adjustments to maintain accurate machining processes, conducting routine checks on tool condition throughout production. * Read and interpret blueprint dimensions ...

Applied Medical

CNC Machinist

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$22.25 - $30.25/hr

Manage tool changes and make offset adjustments to maintain accurate machining processes, conducting routine checks on tool condition throughout production. * Read and interpret blueprint dimensions ...

Applied Medical

CNC Machinist

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$22.25 - $30.25/hr

Manage tool changes and make offset adjustments to maintain accurate machining processes, conducting routine checks on tool condition throughout production. * Read and interpret blueprint dimensions ...

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How much do machinist manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for machinist manager in the United States is $25.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Machinist Manager typically balance hands-on technical work with administrative responsibilities?

As a Machinist Manager, you'll find that your role often requires a careful balance between overseeing day-to-day machine shop operations and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and staff management. While you'll sometimes step in for technical troubleshooting or process improvements, much of your time will be spent coordinating workflow, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring team members. Strong organizational and communication skills are crucial, as you'll regularly interact with machinists, engineers, and upper management to keep projects on track. This combination of technical oversight and leadership offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to impact both production quality and team development.

What is the difference between Machinist Manager vs Machinist?

AspectMachinist ManagerMachinist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often some supervisory trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role in manufacturing or machine shopsHands-on machining in workshops or factories
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing companies, machine shops, industrial plantsMachine shops, manufacturing facilities, industrial settings
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing machinists, scheduling, quality controlOperating machine tools, setting up equipment, producing parts

The main difference between a Machinist Manager and a Machinist is that the Machinist Manager oversees operations, manages staff, and ensures quality, while the Machinist focuses on operating machinery and producing parts. Both roles require technical skills, but the manager has additional supervisory responsibilities.

What are Machinist Managers?

Machinist Managers are professionals who oversee the daily operations of machinists and machine shops. They are responsible for supervising staff, scheduling production, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that safety and quality standards are met. In addition to managing personnel, Machinist Managers often help with training, process improvement, and troubleshooting technical issues. Their role is critical to efficient production and the timely delivery of precision-machined parts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Machinist Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Machinist Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of machining processes, leadership experience, and a background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, often supported by relevant certifications or a technical degree. Familiarity with CNC programming, CAD/CAM software, and shop management systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and team management skills help drive productivity and maintain a positive work environment. These competencies ensure efficient operations, high product quality, and the successful oversight of machinist teams.
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Manual Machinist - Class 3

Fox Innovation & Technologies

La Porte, TX

$20.75 - $28/hr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position: Manual Machinist - Class 3

Department: Machine Shop

Shift(s): First & Second Shift

Reports to: Machine Shop Manager

About Us

Fox Innovation & Technologies Inc. (“FOX”) is a global leader in turbomachinery engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket services delivering advanced rotating equipment solutions for the oil and gas, power generation, and process industries.

FOX is more than a service provider. We are an OEM-caliber engineering and manufacturing hub capable of reengineering, revamping, and remanufacturing complex machinery to meet the most demanding operational requirements. Our team combines deep industry expertise with rapid-cycle turnaround and world-class proprietary technologies to deliver OEM or better-quality solutions across centrifugal compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, and other mission-critical rotating equipment.

With best-in-class field service capabilities, precision machining, and turnkey project execution, FOX provides the technical horsepower and responsiveness that global operators depend on. Our commitment to quality, safety, and reliability drives everything we do — from the shop floor to the field.

The Opportunity

The Machinist performs duties to include but not limited to in-house machine work, repairs, and upgrades to customer’s machinery and to repair used or manufacture new components per drawings and procedures

Responsibilities

  • Assist in shop repairs and machining operations. Learn to manufacture new components per drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions with supervision. Requires attention to detail with very few reworks, rejections, or scrap parts.
  • Coordinate and work closely with Lead Machinist, Manager, Planner and QA/QC to ensure special repair requirements are met.
  • Preparation and packaging components for safe shipments. Learning to debur, hone, polish, and cleanup parts after machine operations.
  • Capable of operating saws to cut stock materials.
  • Organize and maintain an efficient clean machine shop area.

Qualifications

  • At least one (1) year of machinist experience.
  • Minimal working knowledge of the manufacture and assembly of close tolerance turbo-machinery components.
  • Exposure to machine shop practices and equipment.
  • Requires manual dexterity and ability to operate manual lathes, mills to repair and manufacture precision parts with supervision.
  • The ability to work with close tolerance equipment under supervision from other machinist and Lead Man.
  • Strong organized work ethic required to work with all involved with repair process from start to completion.
  • Requires machinist problem solving and match skills.
  • Requires proficient verbal and written communication skills (English).
  • Must learn to complete documentation and written reports.
  • Must learn to read drawings and blueprints and accurately read precision measuring tools.
  • Very organized, good interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, “can do” attitude.
  • Ability to understand and comply with regulations and processes in the repair procedures.
  • Requires the ability to work component repairs with direction and guidance from machinist, lead man and Manager. Assist with parts set-ups with other machinist.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • Exposure to industrial environments.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, and using hands/tools for extended periods.
  • Occasional extended hours based on operational or customer needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fox Innovation & Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.