Machine Shop Supervisor - Conventional

Ametek, Inc. • Town of Woodstock, NY

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About The Position

The Machine Shop Supervisor oversees the daily operations of Rotron’s conventional machining area, leading machinists and operators to ensure parts are manufactured safely, accurately, and on schedule. This front-line leadership role connects hands-on production with management by providing daily direction, technical support, and operational leadership while driving quality, productivity, safety, and on-time delivery.

The supervisor assigns daily work, coordinates workflow, monitors production priorities, and provides hands-on technical support for manual mills, lathes, and related equipment. The role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and other Operations leaders to resolve issues and meet production commitments.

As a visible shop-floor leader, the supervisor spends significant time in the production area, reinforces safe work practices, verifies adherence to procedures and work instructions, and responds quickly to quality, equipment, staffing, and scheduling concerns. Success requires clear communication, practical machining knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to coach employees, reinforce accountability, and support a collaborative, continuous-improvement culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED at minimum.
• Typically 3–5+ years of machining experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Oracle proficiency is preferred.
• Proficiency in CNC programming, such as Mastercam or Edgecam, and in reading complex blueprints or CAD/CAM designs.
• Strong working knowledge of conventional machining practices, blueprint reading, GD&T, precision measuring tools, machine setups, tooling, and safe operating practices.
• Ability to organize daily work, communicate priorities, solve routine production problems, and maintain accurate records in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and reduce costs; ability to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Legal right to work in the United States and legal authorization to access export-controlled information and source code.
• Ability to stand for long shifts of 8+ hours and lift heavy materials, often up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or management field.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience in a machining or similarly complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, structured problem solving, or other continuous-improvement methods.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, FAA, or other regulated manufacturing quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, monitoring Work-in-Process (WIP), and balancing labor and equipment capacity.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes and the ability to collaborate effectively with CNC operators, programmers, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• A positive, hands-on leadership style and commitment to employee development, teamwork, accountability, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to conventional machinists and operators, including assigning work, communicating priorities, coordinating coverage, and monitoring progress against the production schedule.
• Reinforce required procedures, personal protective equipment, housekeeping standards, and proper equipment use to support safe and efficient machining operations.
• Monitor workmanship and process compliance to ensure parts meet blueprint, GD&T, inspection, and applicable quality requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support for machine setups, tooling, work holding, troubleshooting, and operating manual mills, lathes, and related conventional machining equipment.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to resolve production constraints, equipment issues, material concerns, and nonconforming conditions.
• Coach and develop employees, support onboarding and training, provide timely performance feedback, and address attendance, conduct, or performance concerns in partnership with management and Human Resources.
• Support continuous-improvement activities focused on setup reduction, tooling optimization, machine utilization, waste elimination, workplace organization, and reliable equipment performance.

What This Job Offers

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