Precision Machining Manager
About The Position
The precision machining manager leads people and processes, overseeing the day-to-day activities of our CNC Mill, Lathe, and Inspection teams. This individual will direct team activities with the goal of manufacturing the best possible products on time while maintaining a safe working environment, continuously improving processes, being an asset to customers, and developing employees in knowledge/competency resulting in a more effective team. Candidates must be flexible and able to respond positively to changes and challenges. They should be able to think outside the box to solve problems and willing to go the extra mile to ensure department goals are met. The ideal candidate will embrace the objectives and the culture of the company and can integrate them into daily decisions/actions consistently.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred; equivalent, relevant experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading personnel, including performance management and team development.
- At least 10 years of hands‑on precision machining experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong, decisive leadership with the ability to solve problems under pressure and drive team accountability.
- Experience with capacity planning, resource allocation, and capital investment strategy.
- Skilled in data-driven decision-making, using metrics to guide performance and identify opportunities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and collaborate.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced machining proficiency preferred, including experience with Hardinge, Mori Seiki, Mazak lathes, Bridgeport/Prototrak, and Haas mills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Machine Shop team.
- Provide motivation, support, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees, developing and training them while building understanding of and alignment with company culture and goals.
- Elevate the entire team’s capability by actively developing knowledge, skills, and abilities—coaching individuals, identifying skill gaps, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Address personnel issues quickly and professionally, ensuring concerns are resolved with fairness, discretion, and alignment to company policy.
- Provide decisive leadership by offering clear direction in both routine and high‑pressure situations.
- Handle time & vacation approval, hiring selections and decisions to discontinue employment.
- Manufacture the best possible products on time.
- Schedule machines and staff for maximum productivity.
- Coordinate all labor and materials in the machine shop.
- Identify and implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
- Make recommendations on capital expenditures to improve capacity and quality.
- Monitor productivity, utilizing charts and soft knowledge to maintain maximum productivity.
- Be an asset to Machine Shop clients.
- For Production Team – High quality parts delivered on-time.
- For Planning Team – Accurate data on labor hours, capacity, and schedule.
- For Engineering Team – Rapid response for R&D and feedback regarding capabilities, costs, and print redlines.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- 11 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
