Machine Shop Supervisor: Lead CNC & Fabrication

Arconic; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel less than 25%

Job summary

Arconic Lafayette, IN is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the Machine Shop within the Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) unit. You will oversee manual and CNC machining, coordinate daily operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time parts.

The role requires 5-7+ years hands-on machining and supervisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams; relocation assistance available and travel <25%.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of hands-on machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience supervising employees, assigning work, prioritizing schedules, and managing multiple projects.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineered drawings, blueprints, specifications, and tolerances.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with CNC and manual machine setup, programming principles, tooling selection, and machining processes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• US citizenship or eligible to access controlled technology per ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and personnel of Lafayette’s Machine Shop consisting of manual and CNC lathes, mills, grinders, saws, waterjet cutting systems, welding equipment, and other fabrication machinery.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and safe work practices throughout the Machine Shop and Fabrication Shop.
• Inspect completed work and finished parts to verify compliance with engineering drawings, dimensional requirements, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Support troubleshooting of machining and fabrication challenges, including tooling, setups, programming, and process improvements to maximize equipment utilization and workforce efficiency.
• Monitor department performance, labor utilization, and schedule adherence while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain proper maintenance and care of shop equipment including lathes, saws, grinders, mills, CNC-operated machinery, waterjet systems, and fabrication equipment.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and document employee training, cross-training, certifications, and skills development activities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Production teams to support plant priorities, breakdowns, and project work.

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related technical field

Tools

Oracle EAM

MS Office

Job description

Arconic Lafayette, IN is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the Machine Shop within the Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) unit. You will oversee manual and CNC machining, coordinate daily operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time parts.

The role requires 5-7+ years hands-on machining and supervisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams; relocation assistance available and travel <25%.