Machine Shop Supervisor

Element Materials Technology; Butler (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Butler, California, seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a team of machinists. You will be responsible for mentoring less experienced staff and ensuring safe and timely delivery of customer specimens while performing machining tasks according to specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in machining, safety protocols, and a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a machine shop environment. The role demands effective communication and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and machine shop safety.
• 6-8 years of significant experience in a machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train less experienced machinists.
• Supervise a team across two shifts for quality and on-time delivery.
• Perform machining tasks according to specifications.

Skills

Lab safety knowledge

Machining concepts

Computer skills

Basic algebra and geometry

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machine Shop Supervisor to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Salary: $32 $42/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Ability to mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of technical data
• Ability to explain machining techniques and specifications to a larger group 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 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 / 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

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.