Machine Shop Supervisor - 2nd Shift

CV-TEK, RapidVisionPak & MIDERA Food Processing; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

3 Weeks PTO Starting Accrual

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CV-Tek is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead our machining operation. Approximately 80% hands-on machining and setup with 20% supervisory duties on a small team.

The role requires setting up CNC mills/lathe, leading a team, ensuring quality and safety, and collaborating with 1st Shift to meet daily goals.

Qualifications

• CNC mill setup experience.
• CNC lathe setup experience.
• Prior manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Blueprint reading skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small 2nd Shift team of machinists and welders.
• Set up CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Support production priorities and coordinate with 1st Shift.
• Troubleshoot machining and production issues.
• Train and develop employees.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Hold employees accountable to performance, attendance, and safety.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts.
• Work with the team to meet daily production goals.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC lathe operation

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Tools

Fanuc controls

Takumi CNC Mills

Hyundai CNC Lathe

Mori Seiki CNC Lathe

Bridgeport Mill

Job description

Description

CV-Tek is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor to lead our 2nd Shift machining operation.

CV-Tek is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor to lead our 2nd Shift machining operation. This is not a desk job. We are looking for an experienced CNC professional who enjoys leading people while remaining actively involved on the shop floor. Approximately 80% of the role is hands-on machining and setup work, with 20% focused on supervising and developing a small team. If you're tired of high-volume production environments and want to work on interesting projects in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing shop, we want to hear from you.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift
• 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Initial training on 1st Shift for 2-4 weeks
• Overtime available
• No weekend work currently

What You’ll Do

• Lead a small 2nd Shift team consisting of machinists and welders
• Set up CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Support production priorities and coordinate with 1st Shift
• Troubleshoot machining and production issues
• Train and develop employees
• Maintain quality and safety standards
• Hold employees accountable to performance, attendance, and safety expectations
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts
• Work alongside the team to support daily production goals

Our Equipment Includes

• Takumi CNC Mills
• Hyundai CNC Lathes
• Mori Seiki CNC Lathe
• Takisawa CNC Lathe
• Hurco CNC Mill
• Bridgeport Mill
• CR Onsrud CNC Router
• Mega Gundrill
• Hydmech Saw

Why Join CV-Tek?

• Modern manufacturing equipment
• Stable and established company
• Interesting custom machinery built for the food packaging industry
• Small team environment
• Strong culture focused on teamwork and quality
• Opportunity to make a visible impact
• Competitive pay: $32-$38/hour
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 3 Weeks PTO Starting Accrual
• Paid Holidays

The Right Person for This Role

The best candidate is someone who can both lead and work.

You've successfully managed people before. You treat employees with respect, hold them accountable, address problems directly, and lead by example. You're equally comfortable setting up a CNC machine, solving production issues, training employees, and ensuring work is completed safely and accurately.

Requirements

• CNC mill setup experience
• CNC lathe setup experience
• Previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
• Blueprint reading skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Preferred

• Fanuc controls experience
• CNC programming or editing experience
• Experience manufacturing custom equipment
• Exposure to fabrication or welding operations
• Food equipment manufacturing experience