Machine Shop Supervisor - Management Recruiters of Tallahassee

Our client is a leading producer of world-class separation machinery. A family-owned company for over 80 years, it believes in taking care of its employees and being passionate about its products.

Purpose:

As the Machine Shop Supervisor, you must effectively lead a team in completing all machining jobs. You must also be able to assist others on their machines and complete jobs yourself.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track open/active jobs – ensuring the machine shop supplies accurate parts on time.
• Program and set up several Mazak CNC lathes for machine operators. This could include working with engineering to design fixtures and setup tools.
• Program and set up several Mazak CNC mills for machine operators. This could include working with engineering to design fixtures and setup tools.
• Run batches of parts when possible.
• Evaluate existing internal machine shop processes – improving where possible.
• Maintain a positive culture by encouraging team members and reporting any issues to your supervisor.
• Ensure the machine shop has an appropriate amount of tooling in stock – ordering new tooling when required. • Select appropriate tooling for open jobs.
• Check parts after processing to ensure they match the supplied engineering prints.
• Maintain a clean, organized shop.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a CNC machinist.
• Proven experience operating both manual lathes and mills.
• Experience reading engineering prints and checking part tolerance.
• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with OEMs and suppliers to identify and purchase the correct tooling. • Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Great communication and team leading skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience programming Mazatrol T Plus CNC controllers.
• Experience programming Mazatrol SmoothG CNC controllers.
• Experience optimizing toolpaths for maximum tool life and productivity.
• Experience safely operating overhead cranes.
• Experience safely operating forklift, pallet jack, and moving equipment.