Description

The Assistant Machining Manager – 3rd Shift is responsible for leading and supervising all third-shift CNC machining operations, including both milling and turning. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production during overnight hours while maintaining operational continuity between shifts.

The Assistant Machining Manager plays a critical leadership role in achieving production targets, enforcing operational standards, supporting team development, and independently addressing technical challenges during off-shift hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all 3rd shift CNC machining operations, including mills and lathes, to meet production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Oversee 3rd shift Machine Shop employees and personnel.
• Ensure proper machine setup, job changeovers, tooling readiness, and program execution.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap, rework, and downtime; take immediate corrective action as needed.
• Support troubleshooting of machining issues related to tooling, fixturing, programs, materials, and machine performance.
• Provide hands-on coaching, training, and performance feedback to employees.
• Enforce company policies, work rules, and standard operating procedures in a non-union environment.
• Enforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe machining practices.
• Communicate shift status, production results, staffing issues, downtime, and quality concerns through shift reports and handoff meetings.
• Ensure accurate completion of production, inspection, and downtime documentation.

Benefits:

• 4 medical insurance plans including HSA, HMO, PPO options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and long term disability
• 401K matched up to 4%

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining experience, including mills and lathes.
• Prior leadership experience as a Lead, Supervisor, or Assistant Manager in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling applications, GD&T, and blueprint reading.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues during off-shift operations.