Machinist Supervisor

TACOM • Watervliet, NY

2d

About The Position

Serves as the technical and administrative supervisor in the Manufacturing Division, exercising full supervisory responsibility over work operations. Plans weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates; explains work requirements, methods, and procedures; instructs subordinates in new procedures; and advises them when problems arise. Determines required equipment, supplies, and maintenance. Develops performance standards, counsels employees on performance, conducts formal and informal performance appraisals, and initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.

The position is in a machine-shop environment and involves supervising machinists and applying knowledge of machining processes, equipment, tools, shop drawings, metals, measurement, and layout. The work includes physical activity and exposure to typical shop hazards and requires use of employer-provided personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision; there is no specific length of training or experience required.
• Screen-out qualification: experience supervising or leading machinists in a manufacturing or industrial environment; setting work schedules and priorities and reviewing employees’ work; and using knowledge of machining processes, equipment, and tools to explain operation requirements, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to lead or supervise.
• Ability to use hand tools for a machine shop.
• Ability to use shop drawings.
• Knowledge of metals.
• Knowledge of leadership, measurement, and layout.
• Knowledge of operation of machine tools.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to demonstrate the required level of physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 44 pounds; mechanical lifting devices or other employees are available to assist with lifts of 45 pounds and over.
• Use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Meet the required one-year supervisory probationary period; a one-year probationary period also applies if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Meet any suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates.
• Explain work requirements, methods, and procedures to subordinates.
• Instruct subordinates in new procedures and provide advice when problems arise.
• Determine required equipment, supplies, and maintenance.
• Develop performance standards and counsel employees on performance.
• Conduct formal and informal performance appraisals.
• Initiate proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.
• Supervise or lead machinists in a manufacturing or industrial environment; establish priorities and review work in progress or upon completion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; the employee and family have access to a range of benefits, with specific eligibility depending on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed