Job Description: Job Description 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 RequirementsCAD/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!

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Level

Manager

Location

Union City, OH

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Industry

Machine Shops

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