Job Description

Element has an opportunity for a Machine Shop Supervisor. The Working Machine Shop Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations of the machine shop while actively participating in machining activities such as cutting, grinding, and CNC programming. This role balances floor-level execution with supervisory duties, ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery of machined parts. The Supervisor is expected to lead by example, train and mentor team members, and continuously improve shop performance.

Salary: $33- $43/hr DOE

• Ensure all Element safety guidelines are adhered to

• Supervise staff of machinists responsible for machining composite test specimens

• Effectively prioritize work load and use of available resources within time constraints

• Ensure that training files files are properly documented

• Coordinate and perform PMI (Preventive Maintenance Inspection) of machine shop equipment as required

• Provide formal training and on the job training to staff. Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new technicians.

• Coach and develop machine shop team. Performing periodic and annual performance evaluations

• Identify process inefficiencies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., reducing downtime, improving OTD, increasing throughput).

• Must be able to provide the following functions:

o Perform manual machining, cutting, and surface grinding as needed to support production.

o Work with adhesives to bond test specimens to adherends

o Set up, operate, and program CNC machines (mill and lathe) for precision machining jobs as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.

• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

• Strong knowledge of machining operations, tooling, blueprint reading, and quality standards.

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to lead by example.

• Familiarity with safety regulations, TPM practices, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is a plus. Ability to interface with clients, win new work and determine their requirements; helps review quotations for new work

• Ability to lift <50 lbs. and stand on feet for long periods of time.

• Composite machining preferred

• CNC programming experience preferred

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