Job Overview We are seeking a Machining Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day business and production activities of our tight-knit shop. This role combines operational strategy with manufacturing engineering and hands-on technical expertise . You will manage the entire operational lifecycle—from quoting and scheduling to programming and quality control—ensuring optimal efficiency, profitability, and on-time delivery for our customers.

Key Responsibilities Operations & Workflow Management:

Oversee entire shop floor operations, optimizing machine capacity, material flow, and job scheduling for our team.

Quoting & Job Costing:

Analyze customer prints to estimate material, tooling, and labor costs, ensuring profitable and competitive pricing.

Manufacturing Engineering:

Lead process planning, design fixtures, optimize tooling choices, and leverage engineering principles to reduce cycle times and setup bottlenecks.

Programming & Tech Support:

Utilize Solidworks, FeatureCam, and Hurco Conversational to program complex jobs and solve technical shop floor issues.

Supply Chain & Vendor Relations:

Manage relationships with material suppliers, tooling vendors, and outside service providers (e.g., heat treating, plating).

Quality & CMM Oversight:

Maintain tight-tolerance quality standards and oversee part inspection processes using the Zeiss Contura

CMM. KPI

Tracking:

Monitor and report on key shop metrics such as on-time delivery, machine utilization, scrap rates, and overall job profitability.

Technical & Machine Requirements CAD/CAM Software:

Advanced proficiency in Solidworks , FeatureCam , and Hurco Conversational programming.

CNC Equipment:

Experience with Hurco Mills, Samsung Lathes, and Fortune V-Centers.

Manual & Toolroom Machines:

Competency with Clausing 2-Axis Accurite, K-3 Vertical Mills with Prototrak, Sharp Manual Lathes, and Surface Grinders.

Quality Equipment:

Familiarity with Zeiss Contura CMM and high-precision inspection techniques.

Print Reading:

Expert knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Experience and Qualifications Operations Leadership:

3+ years of experience in operations management, production control, or plant management role within a manufacturing environment.

Engineering Background:

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent heavy technical trade experience.

Machining Expertise:

5+ years of hands-on setup, operating, and programming experience across CNC and manual equipment.

Industry Experience:

Background manufacturing parts for aerospace, automotive, commercial food service, or industrial equipment sectors.

Small-Shop Acumen:

Proven ability to wear multiple hats and manage both the administrative and physical demands of a high-mix, low-volume job shop. Join us as a Machining Operations Manager where your expertise will directly impact our manufacturing excellence!

Expected hours:

No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person