Machining Supervisor

Hands-On Leadership | Full-Time | Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

At Rome Grinding Solutions, we're looking for an experienced machinist who enjoys leading a team while staying actively involved in the work. This is a working supervisor position—not a desk job!

Our Machining Supervisor will split their time between hands-on machining (approximately 50%) and supervisory responsibilities (approximately 50%). This individual will work side by side with our machinists, providing technical guidance, solving problems, and leading by example while ensuring the department operates safely, efficiently, and productively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example by actively performing machining operations alongside the team.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and support machinists to promote quality, productivity, and teamwork.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance with machine setups, troubleshooting, and machining challenges.
• Coordinate daily production priorities, schedules, and deadlines with the Production and Operations teams.
• Monitor department performance, workmanship, and quality standards.
• Communicate tooling, material, and equipment needs to appropriate departments.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on machining experience, including milling and turning operations.
• Working knowledge of CNC machines, tooling, setups, and machining processes.
• Minimum of 5 years machining experience and minimum of 3 years leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage employee performance in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands and priorities
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds using appropriate lifting equipment
• CNC programming experience a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience.

Rome Grinding Solutions covers 100% of the employee's insurance premiums for:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Additional Benefits & Incentives:

• Paid Time Off, Personal Time & Paid Holidays
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Attendance Incentive Opportunity of $2,400 every quarter
• 50% Personal Cell Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Uniform Cost-Sharing Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any CNC Programming experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• Machining: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sheldon, IA 51201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35