Senior Shop Manager: Rotating Equipment & Machining

Professional Management Advisors Associates, Inc. (PMAA, Inc.); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Management Advisors Associates, Inc. (PMAA, Inc.) is seeking a hands-on Shop Manager to lead operations at a specialized repair facility serving power generation, marine, and heavy industrial customers.

The role covers repair, refurbishment, machining, welding, inspection, and assembly of large rotating equipment. You will direct day-to-day shop activities, supervise machinists and mechanics, read engineering drawings, manage schedules, and ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience in machine-shop operations, rotating-equipment repair, industrial maintenance, or heavy industrial repair.
• Strong machining background with comprehensive knowledge of machine-shop operations and precision machining.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and job orders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, assign, and supervise skilled technical personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operation of the repair facility, including personnel, workflow, scheduling, equipment utilization, and production priorities.
• Plan and assign work based on project requirements, employee capabilities, available equipment, and current shop capacity.
• Review incoming equipment and components and determine appropriate inspection and repair requirements.
• Analyze work orders and establish realistic labor, machine-time, material, and completion requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust priorities as customer requirements and job conditions change.
• Ensure repair work is completed efficiently, accurately, and within established deadlines.
• Maintain visibility into shop workload, manpower requirements, job priorities, and capacity.
• Step into hands-on machining or technical work when workload or specialized expertise requires it.

Job description

Professional Management Advisors Associates, Inc. (PMAA, Inc.) is seeking a hands-on Shop Manager to lead operations at a specialized repair facility serving power generation, marine, and heavy industrial customers.

The role covers repair, refurbishment, machining, welding, inspection, and assembly of large rotating equipment. You will direct day-to-day shop activities, supervise machinists and mechanics, read engineering drawings, manage schedules, and ensure quality and on-time delivery.