Machine Shop Supervisor

Element Materials Technology • Duarte, CA

19h • $32 - $42

About The Position

Element is hiring a Machine Shop Supervisor to join its expanding operations team. The role supervises machinists across two shifts and performs a range of routine and non-routine machining work to produce timely, accurate results and meet customer specifications. The supervisor supports safe, high-quality, on-time delivery, mentors and trains less-experienced machinists, and communicates machining techniques, technical data, and customer requirements. The position involves limited supervision and technical input from department management and other technical staff. It also includes maintaining equipment, scheduling preventive maintenance, and recording dimensions according to quality assurance requirements. The role requires compliance with safety rules, the code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and machine shop safety protocols.
• Depth of understanding of machining concepts, measuring instruments, and dimensional concepts.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift under 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• College or vocational school coursework is welcomed.
• Advanced engineering qualifications, normally at the bachelor's degree level, and/or 6–8 years of significant experience in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train less-experienced machinists by effectively communicating technical data.
• Explain machining techniques and specifications to groups, drawing on expertise in best practices and customer specifications.
• Supervise a team of machinists across two shifts to support safe, high-quality, on-time delivery of customer specimens.
• Design, set up, and perform most machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Work with little supervision and limited technical input from a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator, or Engineer.
• Maintain equipment and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Gather and record dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements.
• Comply with established safety rules, the code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED