Position: Machinist Manager

Location: Morgan Hill, CA

Type: Full-Time / Hands-On Leadership

About the Role

Our Morgan Hill-based sheet metal and machine shop is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist Manager to lead daily operations in our fast-paced job shop. This is a "player-coach" role: you will lead a team of four, manage workflow, and mentor machinists while remaining hands-on with CNC equipment to ensure we hit production targets.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of 4 machinists/operators to maintain high productivity and quality standards.

Hands-On Production: Operate and oversee CNC equipment, including Vertical Mills, Horizontal Mills, and CNC Lathes.

Tooling & Setup: Build custom fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support complex production setups and inter-departmental needs.

Programming: Program CNC machines utilizing Mastercam and Surfcam; leverage SolidWorks for design and troubleshooting.

Workflow Management: Ensure efficient shop throughput via accurate job scheduling, prioritization, and bottleneck management.

Quality Control: Inspect parts to verify precision and adherence to blueprints/technical drawings.

Maintenance & Inventory: Manage the FST tool system (auditing for accuracy/stock) and oversee the preventative maintenance schedule for all machinery.

Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with senior leadership to implement process improvements and safety protocols.

Qualifications

Experience: 12+ years of machining experience with a mastery of both milling and turning.

Leadership: Proven track record of leading production teams in a precision machining environment.

Technical Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in programming/operating CNC mills and lathes, including multi-axis and live tooling.

Problem Solving: Highly skilled in fixture building and resolving complex setup issues.

Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, a rigorous work ethic, and the initiative to drive shop success.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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