What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Shop Supervisor position at Design West Technologies?
Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.
Position Overview:
Under general supervision, the Machine Shop Supervisor serves as a focal point of Machine Shop operations and requires coordination of work with other departmental supervisors, sub-contractors, engineering and management to ensure timely delivery of quality parts.
Key Job Duties:
- Oversees and delegates daily tasks to assigned production employees to meet customer/DWT schedules
- Supervises employee duties to ensure Safety, Quality, and Productivity goals are met.
- Monitor efficiencies in manufacturing processes and proactively drive cost cutting measures
- Trains production employees.
- Proactively work with Material Planning department to ensure materials are available in time to support the production schedule
- Ensure that labor standards are met and work to improve standard times while maintaining quality of finished product.
- Ensure fixtures & tooling availability
- Set-up & run vertical, horizontal and 5 axis mills.
- Inspect parts completely looking for discrepancies and blemishes.
- Able to operate CNC machines changing cutting tools, adjusting offsets to make a quality part. Work efficiently as to run multiple machines at once.
- Recommend and select cutting tools, design fixtures and work holdings
- Consistent evaluation of processes to increase first pass yield and reduce quality issues.
- Work closely with all departments to develop and implement programs to meet business objectives.
- Monitor Time Punches and scheduling for direct reports.
- Supervise assigned manufacturing staff.
Requirements:
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Skill in operating standard office equipment including a personal computer and related software
- Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade
- Experience working with suppliers
- Time management skills
- CNC training, including blue print reading GD&T tolerancing, set up & operation of machines including manual mills and lathes
- MasterCam courses is a plus.
- Must be able to read & write in English.
- Read blueprints & technical drawings
- Minimum 7 years of experience
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate & experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, & vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off & holidays.
- Exciting & challenging work in a dynamic industry with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology! If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Design West Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. We are proud to support veterans in their transition to civilian careers. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with military backgrounds.
