Machine Shop Lead / Foreman
Pay: $25–$32 per hour, based on experience
Available shifts:
- 2nd shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
- 3rd shift: Sunday night–Friday morning, 10:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
Mandatory overtime is required after completing training, including Saturday coverage as needed.Lead a machining team while staying hands-on with equipment, troubleshooting, and production. You’ll solve machine problems, lead complex setups, and train operators to improve quality and efficiency.
Most of your time will involve technical troubleshooting and machining improvements, with additional responsibility for quality checks, employee training, and shift coordination.
What you’ll do
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical problems on drilling, tapping, and rotary transfer equipment.
- Lead complex machine setups and resolve issues that operators or setup technicians cannot correct.
- Improve machine speeds, feeds, tooling performance, and changeover times.
- Review tool wear, recurring faults, and cycle times to identify improvements.
- Update setup sheets within 24 hours of setup completion.
- Inspect parts, support first-piece approvals, and verify trainees’ work.
- Train operators and setup personnel and document their progress.
- Assign employees to machines based on production priorities and skill levels.
- Communicate production priorities and unresolved equipment issues between shifts.
- Maintain safety standards, organized work areas, and 5S practices.
- Address routine employee concerns and escalate significant issues to the Production Manager.
What you’ll need
- At least five years of hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and setup experience in precision machining.
- Strong knowledge of drilling and tapping, multi-spindle equipment, high-speed tapping heads, and precision tool geometry.
- Ability to read complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Proficiency with micrometers, thread gauges, pin gauges, and optical comparators.
- Knowledge of machining practices and Lean/5S methods.
- Ability to coach employees, communicate clearly, and remain calm under production pressure.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
- High school diploma or GED.
A technical associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Work environment
- Full-time position in a fast-paced precision manufacturing shop.
- Extended standing and movement around machinery.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Saturday coverage may be required up to three Saturdays per month.
Apply with your machining, troubleshooting, and team leadership experience. Include your preferred shift.