Machine Shop Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Elgin, IL seeks a 2nd Shift Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations, coordinate priorities, and support on-time delivery. You will supervise machine shop staff, set up CNC milling and lathe work, and provide hands-on technical guidance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and a pay rate of $32.00–$36.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of CNC machining experience, including at least 4 years setting up CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CNC programming or editing experience preferred, with knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints with strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in CNC Machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise machine shop employees to ensure efficient operations, quality workmanship, and adherence to production schedules.
• Set up and operate CNC milling and CNC lathe machines while providing technical support and guidance to team members.
• Coordinate production priorities and communicate effectively with other shifts to meet delivery requirements.
• Enforce workplace safety standards and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
• Assist with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts within the machine shop.

Skills

CNC Machining

Supervisory Experience

Reading Blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in CNC Machining

Tools

Fanuc CNC Controls

Job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Machine Shop Supervisor

City and State: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $32.00-$36.00/hour

Schedule/Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Summary

Lead the day-to-day operations of a machine shop while supporting production goals, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for supervising team members, coordinating production priorities, and providing hands-on machining and technical support to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise machine shop employees to ensure efficient operations, quality workmanship, and adherence to production schedules.
• Set up and operate CNC milling and CNC lathe machines while providing technical support and guidance to team members.
• Coordinate production priorities and communicate effectively with other shifts to meet delivery requirements.
• Enforce workplace safety standards and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
• Assist with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts within the machine shop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of CNC machining experience, including at least 4 years setting up CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CNC programming or editing experience preferred, with knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints with strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in CNC Machining preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses

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