Lead Machine Shop Supervisor - Mentor Machinists

Element Materials Technology; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the machining team, perform routine and non-routine tasks, and ensure timely and accurate test results under supervision.

The role involves mentoring machinists, explaining machining techniques, and supervising two shifts to deliver high-quality specimens. Strong safety focus and precision are essential for success in this critical position.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety.
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed.
• May possess advanced engineering qualifications, normally at Bachelor degree level and/or 6-8 years of significant experience in a machine shop environment.
• Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts.
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of technical data.
• Explain machining techniques and specifications to larger groups drawing from past experience and knowledge as an expert on best practices and customer specifications.
• Supervises a team of machinists across two shifts in support of safe, high quality, on time delivery of customer specimens.
• Designs, sets-up and performs a majority of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Requires little supervision and technical input of a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or Engineer.
• Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance.
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements.

Skills

Machining concepts

Measuring instruments

Dimensional concepts

Lab safety

Computer skills

Algebra & geometry

Team supervision

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor degree or higher

Job description

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the machining team, perform routine and non-routine tasks, and ensure timely and accurate test results under supervision.

The role involves mentoring machinists, explaining machining techniques, and supervising two shifts to deliver high-quality specimens. Strong safety focus and precision are essential for success in this critical position.