Manufacturing Supervisor – Machining - 3rd Shift

Tramec; Galion (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

On-demand pay

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Tramec is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor – Machining to lead the machining department on the 3rd shift. The candidate will actively participate on the production floor, help with setups, inspections, and process improvements while directing and developing staff.

Required is strong machining background, hands-on leadership, and solid knowledge of GD&T and quality inspection. A background in safety, productivity, and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years hands-on machining experience.
• Previous supervisory/lead experience preferred.
• Strong machining knowledge including setup and troubleshooting.
• Strong quality inspection and precision measurement experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and direct machining employees on 3rd shift.
• Assign employees and machines based on production requirements and workload.
• Involve on production floor; hands-on support for machining operations and setups.
• Assist with machine setups, tooling, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor schedules, machine performance, downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Read/interpret drawings, perform inspections, and use inspection tools.
• Enforce safety, quality, productivity, and attendance policies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and downtime and improve processes.

Skills

Machining

Supervisory

Process troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

GD&T tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor – Machining is a hands-on working supervisor responsible for leading the machining department on 3rd shift. This position requires a strong background in machining, operations, quality inspection, and employee supervision.

The successful candidate will be actively involved on the production floor, assisting with machining operations, setups, troubleshooting, inspections, and process improvements while directing and developing employees. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the department meets safety, quality, productivity, and delivery requirements.

Shift: Sunday Night - Friday morning - 10:00pm - 6:00am but hours could vary

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

Along with competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical & prescription coverage, including a high-cost specialty drug program (potential for $0 cost)
• Surgery & imaging program (potential for $0 cost)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• On-demand pay (any day can be payday)
• $2000 Perfect Attendance bonus
• $500 employee referral bonus
• $500 wellness visit drawing
• Gym membership credit
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and direct machining employees on 2nd shift.
• Assign employees and machines based on production requirements, skill level, and workload.
• Remain actively involved in machining operations and provide hands-on support.
• Assist with machine setups, tooling, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor production schedules, machine performance, downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T.
• Perform and oversee first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Identify and resolve machining and quality issues and work with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance as needed.
• Ensure employees follow established work instructions, inspection procedures, and safety requirements.
• Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and performance.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities and issues to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce scrap and downtime, and increase productivity.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on machining experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong machining knowledge, including setup, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Strong quality inspection and precision measurement experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to train, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

What We Are Looking For

• We are looking for an experienced machining professional who is ready to lead. The ideal candidate will be a working supervisor who is comfortable operating and troubleshooting machines, inspecting parts, solving production problems, and directing employees from the production floor.
• This individual must lead by example and have a strong commitment to Safety, Quality, Productivity, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Tramec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position. We appreciate your understanding. #ZR