What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Shop Manager position at Hireio Inc.?
Position Summary
The Machine Shop Manager will lead the day-to-day operation of a two-shift industrial machine shop, with responsibility for safety, quality, scheduling, budgets, project execution, and personnel. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong visibility on the shop floor and a working knowledge of both CNC and manual machining.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day machine shop activities and set priorities across active jobs and projects.
- Take ownership of machine shop safety, quality, schedules, budgets, and on-time delivery.
- Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence on the shop floor and set the pace for supervisors and machinists.
- Estimate costs for machine shop projects and support project planning before work begins.
- Coordinate machine shop schedules with fabrication-shop activity to meet production and delivery commitments.
- Oversee machine shop personnel, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
- Support troubleshooting of equipment, machining processes, programming, and part setup as needed.
- Promote practical problem solving, sound decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the shop.
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of machine shop and fabrication operations.
- Hands-on knowledge of CNC and manual machining, including part setup.
- CNC programming knowledge.
- Equipment troubleshooting knowledge.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to motivate machinists and supervisors in a production-focused environment.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in engineering, management, or a related discipline.
What Success Looks Like
- Safe, organized, and accountable shop-floor execution.
- Accurate planning and estimating with realistic production schedules.
- Consistent quality and on-time completion of machine shop work.
- A well-led team with clear expectations, urgency, and strong communication.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- machine shop and fabrication operations.: 5 years (Required)
- CNC and manual machining,: 3 years (Required)
- CNC programming: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000