Assistant Machining Manager - 3rd Shift

Overview

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 supporting production goals, enforcing standards, and maintaining continuity between shifts.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including mills and lathes.
• Previous lead, supervisor, or assistant management experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, GD&T, and print reading.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and quality issues independently during off-shift hours.