Machine Shop Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Electroswitch; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electroswitch is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead and coordinate second-shift machining operations at our Rockland facility. This role supervises employees, prioritizes work, supports machine setups, and troubleshoots production issues to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in a machine shop, strong knowledge of manual machining, and a working understanding of CNC operations.

Qualifications

• Previous machine shop leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of manual machining.
• Working understanding of CNC operations; basic adjustments possible.

Responsibilities

• Supervise second-shift machine shop employees; plan and assign daily work.
• Coordinate with first-shift supervisor for handoffs and priorities.
• Provide hands-on support with machine setups and troubleshooting.
• Review tooling, setups, and machining processes to improve productivity.
• Maintain safe, organized shop areas and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine shop leadership

Manual machining

CNC operations

Basic CNC adjustments

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Supervision

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Position SummaryElectroswitch is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead and coordinate second-shift machining operations at our Rockland facility. This position is responsible for supervising employees, assigning and prioritizing work, supporting machine setups, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring the team meets safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Position SummaryElectroswitch is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead and coordinate second-shift machining operations at our Rockland facility. This position is responsible for supervising employees, assigning and prioritizing work, supporting machine setups, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring the team meets safety, quality, and productivity expectations. The ideal candidate will have previous machine shop leadership experience, strong knowledge of manual machining, and a working understanding of CNC operations. Advanced CNC programming experience is not required, but the supervisor must be able to make basic CNC adjustments and assist employees with setup and machining issues. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, train, coach, and motivate second-shift machine shop employees.


• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily work based on production requirements, work-center capacity, and required completion dates.


• Assign work orders across all machine shop work centers and monitor progress throughout the shift.


• Coordinate closely with the first-shift supervisor to ensure an effective handoff of production priorities, equipment concerns, quality issues, and incomplete work.


• Monitor employee productivity, quality, attendance, and compliance with safety requirements.


• Provide hands‑on technical support with machine setups, basic CNC adjustments, manual machining, and production troubleshooting.


• Assist employees in identifying and resolving setup, tooling, and machining issues.


• Review shop‑order routings and recommend revisions to setup times, run times, operational sequences, and assigned work centers when needed.


• Develop or revise operational sequence routings for new and existing parts.


• Review new parts to identify required tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.


• Review shop orders to confirm that the appropriate work center is being used based on production quantities and machine capabilities.


• Maintain tooling inventory and order necessary supplies for the tool crib.


• Design or coordinate the purchase of special cutting tools, cams, fixtures, and induction tooling.


• Partner with Engineering to develop prototypes and introduce new parts into production.


• Work closely with Quality on calibration tooling requirements, statistical process control, and quality‑related concerns.


• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, employee development, and corrective‑action processes.


• Review employee requests for vacation, sick time, and overtime in accordance with company procedures.


• Evaluate staffing requirements and recommend temporary support when appropriate.


• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.


• Participate in cost‑reduction and continuous‑improvement initiatives.


• Evaluate equipment and process improvements that could increase productivity, quality, or capacity.


• Review outsourced components and identify opportunities to bring work in‑house when practical and cost‑effective.


• Open, secure, and close the facility as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.