Cnc Supervisor

Aerotek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Zero-premium medical plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Night Shift Machining Supervisor to oversee the night shift in a precision machining department. You will lead about 20 machinists, ensuring safe, high-quality production on Makino horizontal mills and related tooling, with a hands-on, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities include guiding NC programming using Mastercam, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining schedule adherence while promoting safety and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years leading CNC machining teams.
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing/machining.
• Hands-on CNC milling and lathe operation knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and development skills.
• Experience with CNC programming with Mastercam.
• Ability to coordinate tasks across shifts/departments.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead a night shift team of ~20 machinists to ensure smooth operations.
• Set up and oversee Makino horizontal milling machines per specs.
• Read blueprints and drawings to guide machining.
• Monitor CNC milling/lathe processes for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Perform in-process and final quality checks on parts.
• Provide hands-on guidance on CNC programming, tooling, and setups.
• Coordinate work assignments and balance workloads to meet schedules.
• Train and mentor machinists on safety, machining practices, and quality.
• Communicate shift updates and issues to improve processes.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and enforce safety standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process issues and escalate as needed.
• Assist with material handling up to 50 lbs when required.

Skills

Team leadership

CNC machining

Blueprints & drawings

Communication

Mastercam exposure

Makino knowledge

Machining processes

Safety & quality

Team coordination

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Makino horizontal mills

Mastercam

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Night Shift Machining Supervisor

Job Description

This role oversees night shift operations in a machining department, with a strong focus on horizontal milling (Makino) machines. The supervisor leads a team of approximately 20 machinists, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The position requires hands-on experience with CNC machining, the ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, and a commitment to maintaining consistent quality standards throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of approximately 20 machinists on the night shift, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Set up, operate, and oversee horizontal milling machines (including Makino equipment) to produce precision components according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to guide machining operations and verify product requirements.
• Monitor CNC machining processes, including milling and lathe operations, to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality standards.
• Perform and oversee in-process and final quality checks on finished products to confirm compliance with customer and engineering specifications.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to team members on CNC programming, tooling, setups, and machine operation, including the use of Mastercam where applicable.
• Coordinate work assignments, prioritize tasks, and balance workloads across the team to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Train and mentor machinists in best practices for machining, safety, equipment care, and quality control.
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to address issues, relay shift updates, and support continuous improvement.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues, escalating concerns when necessary to minimize downtime.
• Handle basic material handling tasks and support team members with lifting and positioning materials and components, as needed, up to 50 pounds.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a team of at least 5 individuals in a CNC machining environment.
• Proven supervisory and CNC leadership experience in a production or machining setting.
• Hands-on experience operating horizontal milling machines, including Makino equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct, motivate, and develop a team.
• Practical experience with CNC machining processes, including milling and lathe operations.
• Ability to perform or oversee CNC programming, with exposure to Mastercam.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate across shifts and departments.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey instructions and feedback clearly.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that may require standing and moving throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supervising larger teams, such as 20 or more machinists, in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Hands-on experience with Makino horizontal mills and related tooling and fixtures.
• Familiarity with Mastercam or similar CAM software for CNC programming and optimization.
• Experience in both milling and lathe operations, with a solid understanding of machining principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and train team members in machining, safety, and quality procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot machining and quality issues quickly and effectively.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a competitive wage structure, sign-on and referral bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a zero-premium medical plan for employees. The organization values long-term stability, rewards skilled trades professionals, and offers a supportive environment where strong technical expertise and leadership are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a well-lit, climate-controlled manufacturing facility designed for comfort and consistency throughout the night shift. Team members work with modern CNC equipment, including horizontal milling machines such as Makino mills, as well as lathes and related machining tools. The environment supports precision machining, with a focus on safety, organization, and cleanliness. The role involves physical activity, including stan