Machine Shop Supervisor

Blast Talent LLC; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contribution

401(k) with Company Match

Life & AD&D Insurance

PTO + Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Blast Talent LLC operates a small, hands-on precision machine shop in Naples, FL. The company seeks an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the CNC department from print to production, while actively programming, setting up, proving out, and inspecting parts.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and 5+ years of machining, with GibbsCAM experience and a strong blueprint-reading background. The role is onsite, with a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule and relocation support considered.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for ITAR/EAR-controlled work.
• Technical degree and 5+ years of directly related machining experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently program, set up, operate, prove out, and troubleshoot Fadal 3-axis CNC mills and Haas 2-axis CNC lathes.
• Experience creating and modifying CNC programs using GibbsCAM, including indexed milling operations.
• Strong manual machining experience with both mills and lathes.
• Strong blueprint reading, machining math, cutting-tool selection, workholding, setup, and close-tolerance machining skills.
• Previous experience training, leading, or supervising machinists or machine operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Machine Shop operations while remaining hands-on with CNC programming, setup, machining, troubleshooting, and inspection.
• Program, set up, prove out, operate, and troubleshoot 3-axis CNC mills and 2-axis CNC lathes, including indexed operations.
• Develop machining processes from drawings and models, including tooling and workholding.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machine issues to maintain production flow.
• Train and mentor machinists and operators and manage shop priorities and performance.
• Estimate setup and run times and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine shop supervision

GibbsCAM

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Fadal CNC mills

Haas CNC lathes

GibbsCAM

Job description

An established U.S. precision manufacturer is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a small CNC machining department in a hands-on working-supervisor capacity. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled programmer-machinist who can independently take work from print through programming, setup, prove-out, inspection, and production while training others and taking ownership of day-to-day shop operations.

The Company

• Established U.S. manufacturer producing highly engineered precision components in a quality-driven, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Operates a high-mix, low-volume environment with significant variety in parts, quantities, setups, and machining requirements.
• Small, hands-on Machine Shop where technical depth, versatility, troubleshooting ability, and individual ownership are highly valued.

The Compensation

• $65-85K Base Compensation Range Commensurate with Experience
• Relocation Assistance Considered

The Location

• Plant based in Naples, FL
• Role is 100% Onsite Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

The Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Benefits Eligibility Begins on First Day of Full-Time Employment)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance + Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• PTO Accrued at 2.77 Hours per Week Beginning on First Day of Employment + 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program & Tuition Assistance Program
• Close-Knit, Family-Oriented Culture with Employee Celebrations & Company Events

The Role

• Report to the Operations Manager and lead the day-to-day Machine Shop while remaining actively involved in CNC programming, setup, machining, troubleshooting, and inspection.
• Program, set up, prove out, operate, and troubleshoot 3-axis CNC mills and 2-axis CNC lathes, including indexed machining operations.
• Develop machining processes from engineering drawings and models, including tooling, workholding, setup, and operation sequence.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and machine-related issues to keep production moving efficiently.
• Perform and oversee close-tolerance machining and inspection to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Train, coach, and provide technical direction to machinists and operators while managing shop priorities and employee performance.
• Estimate job setup and run times and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturing costs.

The Background Profile

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for ITAR/EAR-controlled work
• Technical degree and 5+ years of directly related machining experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently program, set up, operate, prove out, and troubleshoot Fadal 3-axis CNC mills and Haas 2-axis CNC lathes
• Experience creating and modifying CNC programs using GibbsCAM, including indexed milling operations
• Strong manual machining experience with both mills and lathes
• Strong blueprint reading, machining math, cutting-tool selection, workholding, setup, and close-tolerance machining skills
• Previous experience training, leading, or supervising machinists or machine operators

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume precision machining environment
• Aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding quality-controlled manufacturing experience
• Strong manual-machining foundation with practical knowledge of cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and machining fundamentals
• Experience working across a mixed machine shop that includes Fadal, Haas, Mori Seiki, Hardinge, Bridgeport, Acer, Victor, Sharp, and/or Schaublin equipment
• Experience with complex, multi-operation parts and developing machining processes and setups from scratch
• Experience quoting machining work and estimating setup and run times
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose why a machining process is not working and determine how to correct it
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong sense of ownership for machines, tooling, quality, organization, and overall shop condition
• Patient, credible trainer who enjoys developing less-experienced machinists
• Self-directed and willing to pitch in wherever needed to keep a small shop operating effectively