Machining Supervisor

Machining Supervisor

📍 Sheldon, IA | Full-Time | Hourly | Monday-Friday

Hands-On Leadership | 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, On-Site in Sheldon, IA
• Monday thru Thursday: 6:00AM-3:30PM, Friday: 6:00AM-11:30AM