Fabrication Lead & Machining Supervisor (Mon–Fri)

Horizons HR Services Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons HR Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist to oversee daily shop operations, coordinate production schedules, and provide hands-on support to the machining team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of manual machining experience, including milling machines and lathes, plus strong scheduling and leadership skills to meet deadlines with quality and safety in mind.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manual machining experience.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong scheduling, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily shop-floor production activities.
• Schedule jobs and prioritize work orders to meet deadlines.
• Assign tasks and communicate priorities to production employees.
• Perform manual machining using milling machines and lathes as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and machining specifications.
• Monitor workflow to ensure accurate and efficient completion.
• Inspect finished parts to verify quality and specifications.
• Identify production delays and resolve workflow issues.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor to maintain productivity.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
• Communicate production updates and concerns to management.

Skills

Manual machining

Milling machines

Lathes

Blueprint reading

Scheduling

Leadership

Quality control

Problem-solving

Tools

Manual milling machines

Lathes

Job description

Horizons HR Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist to oversee daily shop operations, coordinate production schedules, and provide hands-on support to the machining team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of manual machining experience, including milling machines and lathes, plus strong scheduling and leadership skills to meet deadlines with quality and safety in mind.