Machine Shop Manager

Atec • Stafford, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities in the Machine Shop, and ensure operations are carried out efficiently, effectively, and safely. This role involves establishing performance metrics, developing production schedules, monitoring work in progress, and ensuring finished products meet all specifications. The manager will also oversee equipment setup and operation, research improvements in machining techniques, and identify personnel training needs. Effective communication with various departments, analysis of technical issues, and development of corrective actions are key. The role also includes managing personnel, ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO policies, and contributing to cost and pricing data development for departmental work.

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher from two-year or four-year college or technical school or five or more (5+) years related experience; or combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience with machinists preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Proficient in the use of the Atec ERP System to effectively develop production schedules, monitor work in progress and evaluate Machine Shop performance.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience with machinists

Responsibilities

• Establish performance metrics for the department and utilize them to evaluate areas for improvement.
• Establish and adjust work procedures and priorities to meet production schedules.
• Monitor and balance timekeeping for assigned personnel to ensure accurate collection of labor activities.
• Ensure the setup and operation of equipment in the Machine Shop and develop processes to increase efficiency and ensure finished products meet all specifications.
• Ensure all work in progress is in compliance with production work orders.
• Develop production schedules, work orders, and estimate labor hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Ensure production schedules are being maintained and communicate in a timely manner on any issues that impact the established production schedule.
• Confer with other area managers and supervisors to coordinate production activities to promote effective and efficient workflow.
• Interpret specifications, engineering drawings, 3D models, manufacturing aides and work orders to enable assigned employees to perform their assigned duties effectively and efficiently.
• Evaluate tooling, fixturing, programming and personnel requirements for each work order to ensure work order is executed effectively.
• Ensure machinist personnel understand the tooling, fixturing, and programming requirements for each assigned work order to ensure effective execution.
• Ensure optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, tooling, fixtures and all other items required to promote an effective and efficient workflow.
• Research and recommend improvements in machining/finishing techniques, in-process inspection methods, equipment, training, workflow processes, working conditions (safety), work instructions, etc., to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Machine Shop operations.
• Identify personnel training needed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of production operations and to ensure production of Atec products is performed to established quality standards.
• Effectively communicate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Quality and Project Managers for clarification of engineering, manufacturing, and production instructions.
• Analyze technical issues as they arise, identify root cause of the issue, and formulate and implement an effective corrective action.
• Develop and suggest plans to motivate assigned personnel to improve department morale to achieve production goals.
• Maintain Preventative Maintenance Program for all machine shop equipment, tooling and fixturing to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Develop and suggest plans to motivate assigned personnel to improve department morale to achieve production goals.
• Function as SME for the Estimating Team where appropriate and designated.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Atec International Standards Organization (AS9100/ISO) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
• Directly manage employees assigned to the Machine Shop Department.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with Atec policies and applicable laws.
• Monitor personnel to ensure activities are conducted in accordance with AS9100/ISO policies, and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Be familiar with and understand Atec Quality Policy and company objectives.
• Understand required AS9100/ISO specific Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Participate in Atec Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Participate in AS9100/ISO training as required.
• Cooperate with Auditors.
• Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Andrea Lopez at 281-276-2643.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree