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Machine Shop Foreman
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Warren, MI (In Person)
$81,120 Salary, Full-Time
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Machine Shop Foreman Private - 4.1 Warren, MI Job Details Full-time $36 - $42 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation CAD software Machine setup Manufacturing management Teamwork Team supervision Mechanical fabrication In-person customer service Machining tool setup High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Parts drawings Crane hoisting operations Quality control CNC G-code Programming Leading team collaboration initiatives Production management Managing manufacturing teams Milling machines Full Job Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced Working Shop Foreman for our precision job shop specializing in custom manufacturing, and machining. In this hands-on leadership position, you will actively work alongside your team while supervising daily operations in a fast-paced environment producing high-quality components for aerospace, tooling, automation, and automotive. You will lead a team of machinists and fabricators, ensure production targets are met, maintain quality and safety standards, and contribute directly to machining tasks. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate skilled and semi-skilled employees in machining, CNC operations, and processing. Act as a working foreman : set up and operate CNC mills; perform machining, programming, and interact with customers. Review blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to plan jobs, determine machining sequences, and create tool paths/process sheets. Write and optimize CNC programs (experience with MasterCAM, WorkNC, or Gibbs preferred). Ensure parts meet tight tolerances using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) and strong GD&T knowledge. Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Enforce safety procedures, quality assurance standards, and 5S practices. Lead, coach, and develop team members; manage priorities, shift handoffs, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with management to resolve issues, improve processes, and meet customer expectations. Track jobs, document actions, and communicate effectively across teams. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum 10+ years of hands-on machining and shop experience, including setup, programming, and operation of manual and CNC mills. Minimum 2+ years of plant floor supervision or leadership experience. Strong background in metal fabrication (press brake forming, laser cutting, TIG/MIG welding, shearing, finishing) is highly desired. Proficient in reading blueprints, GD&T, and using Solidworks software. Experience with MasterCAM, WorkNC, or Giibs. Haas, Mazak, or Fanuc controls preferred. Ability to operate cranes and lift up to 50+ lbs. Physically capable of standing for long periods (10+ hours), bending, squatting, kneeling, and moving quickly in a shop environment. High School Diploma or GED required; technical training or college courses preferred. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and customer-focused skills. Aerospace, automotive, defense, or tooling experience is a plus. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) with employer match Health Savings Account (HSA) Life insurance Paid time off and holidays Performance incentive bonuses Opportunities for growth in a collaborative, innovative manufacturing environment How to