Machine Shop Supervisor

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

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Duarte, California, is looking for a Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee machinists and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. The role requires strong knowledge of machining techniques and the ability to mentor less experienced staff.

The successful candidate will also perform various machining tasks and maintain equipment. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, and preferably advanced qualifications or significant experience in a machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 6-8 years of significant experience in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to mentor and train less experienced machinists.
• Understanding of machining techniques and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train machinists through effective communication.
• Supervise a team of machinists for safe, high-quality delivery.
• Design and perform machining tasks according to specifications.

Skills

Working knowledge of laboratory safety

Strong computer skills

Depth of understanding related to machining concepts

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Education

HS diploma or GED certificate preferred

Advanced engineering qualifications, normally at Bachelor degree level and/or 6-8 years of 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.