Job Title: Machine Shop Manager

Job Description

Currently seeking an energetic individual committed to representing the company in a positive manner as the machining division manager. This position requires an experienced machinist who will oversee the machine shop. They are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the machining department, the employees, teamwork environment, equipment, and production output. This person needs to have a vision and motivation to promote company growth. The machining manager is responsible for ensuring that the team has adequate support to be successful, producing quality parts in a healthy and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules and direct job workflow through the shop

• Research, specify, and order raw stock, ensuring raw materials/WIP and job documentation are correct and available

• Assist with the interpretation of 2D blueprints/3D CAD models and tolerancing, generating or coordinating drawings as necessary

• Create or collaborate with engineers to produce Solid model drawings of parts and tooling

• Help select and organize cutting tools for upcoming jobs

• Collaborate with purchasing and receiving to ensure adequate tools are available for jobs when starting

• Reload tool vending machines and monitor tool performance

• Work with engineering/programming and machinists to ensure programs are available for machining jobs

• Support machinists with CNC programs and processes

• Create job travelers for new and ongoing work, ensuring travelers are correctly completed, work instructions are followed, and time logging is tracked

• Maintain preventative maintenance and service records using Unipoint software

• Provide or arrange training for machinists as needed and support cross-training efforts

• Mentor and support team members, maintaining a positive work environment

• Communicate issues and needs to appropriate management and support other departments as needed

• Support company quality policy and quality management system

• Support company safety policy and code of conduct expectations

• Create and prepare contract review forms for new work, mitigating risk and ensuring capabilities before taking on new work

• Conduct first article inspections and final inspections in collaboration with the quality department

• Research and respond to email inquiries both internally and externally

• Prepare, schedule, and conduct/coordinate safety meetings

• Respond to inquiries and questions from machine shop personnel

• Regular reporting and strategizing with management and key personnel

• Monitor KPI levels with a focus on continuous improvement

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a machinist or equivalent technical experience

• Proficient with manual and CNC machining/programming

• Fluent in G-code

• Skilled communicator with the ability to work well in a highly motivated team environment

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite capabilities

• Experience with steel, aluminum, hard metals, and weldments

• Familiarity with Unipoint, SolidWorks, project management software, MS365, and Exact JobBoss

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Can Do positive attitude

• Thorough and accurate

• Pragmatic Get It Done approach

• Enthusiasm for teamwork

• Passion for machinery manufacturing

• Take responsibility for working with the machine team, supporting them for success

Why Work Here?

The company has a very tight-knit group of 37 employees, most of whom have been there for years. They value communication and a work environment that you look forward to showing up to every day. There is a strong community feel, and the company loves to take care of their employees and promote a positive work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of three separate buildings (HR/Admin building, Machining Division building, Diamond Division building). The machine shop is a mix of both manual/conventional machinery and CNC (primarily Lathe). It is a highly energetic and fast-paced production floor with a large emphasis on safety and quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Olympia, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

• 100% employer paid Medical insurance plan

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with match

• Vacation & Sick Leave

• • much more!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Olympia,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.