Supervisor, Machine Shop (2nd Shift)

SUMMARY:  Controls all aspects of running the production machine shop including supervision of machine shop personnel.  Schedules all machine runs, maintenance and operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Responsible for scheduling, planning, loading, and maintenance and operations of all parts to be run.
• Trouble-shoots all machine malfunctions and set up problems. 
• Supervises, monitors, and motivates all machine operators. 
• Makes CAM layouts. 
• Organizes and controls reports and records for machine downtime and for the machine training schedule.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. 
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. 
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  Requires knowledge typically acquired through:

• Completion of an equivalent of a two year degree and/or technical certification,
• Three to seven years related experience or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.    
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and frequently involved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in complex situations.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach and lift with arms and hands. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move from 25 to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

[Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet]

This job may require applicant to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.  Learn more about the ITAR here.