Machine Shop Manager

DIRECT HIRE: Seeking an experienced Machine Shop Manager for an opportunity in the Portland, OR. area.  The successful candidate must have the ability to oversee the daily planning and implementation of work assigned to the machine and repair shop. The position focuses on creating and implementation of work plans while meeting company and project objectives. The work involves selecting, training, and disciplining employees as well as assuring work is appropriately assigned, equipment and materials sourced, and all Local, State, Federal and Company safety regulations are met.

Pay Range: $113K - $124K
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Relocation Assistance provided for the right candidate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)

• Plans and schedules daily production work including coordinating workflow through the machine shop, employee assignments, determination of production goals and quality standards
• Creates production plans and communicates production plans and objectives to Shop supervision and programming
• Meets production schedules while maintaining quality standards
• Collaborates with the Project Engineering and Fabrication departments on build plans for new work (Machine stock required on weldments, pre-machining requirements for components prior to welding/forming, etc.)
• Provides machining estimates for both the Sales department and Project management as required
• Creates and mentors a strong safety culture with employees while following safety regulations and guidelines
• Oversite and monitoring of production activities for compliance
• Identifies problem areas for risk, researches and implements solutions to reduce these hazards and the potential for employee injury in the workplace
• Responsible for production performance of regularly reported KPI’s
• Evaluates production performance to assure goals are being met and to identify impediments to project objectives
• Can adjust course of action(s) on the fly while communicating these changes to the workforce without creating additional risks to safety, quality and schedules
• Conducts quality assurance during production and implements actions to remedy identified problems
• Institutes production changes to maximize quality while containing costs
• Participates in the hiring and selection of employees; provides training and mentors/ development of employees in the areas of safety, quality and production
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance and leads the disciplining of employee as required with close communication with Human Resources
• Provides feedback to the Project Engineering team to assist in the development of shop drawings
• Primary liaison between the Project Manager and working crews regarding communications relative to performance on safety, quality, budget and schedule
• Coordinates with support services personnel to ensure inventory, parts, material and other required items are available to support work
• Ensures all machine shop personnel are in compliance with the Quality Management System they are working under.  (AS9100, ISO 9001, NQA-1, etc.)
• Coordinates the maintenance of equipment and tooling
• Maintains tooling and supply and consumables inventory to meet production demands

• Responsible for all craft, skilled and general laborers within the machine shop
• He/she may be responsible for as many as 30 to 40 team members at a given time spread across multiple projects of differing scope

• Daily interaction with shop personnel, project managers and other customer representatives is critical
• The ability to sort through required actions vs. possible/desired actions is a must
• Finding a way to balance the level of upcoming work against additional scope being added is crucial

• Prior machine shop Supervisor and mechanical assembly background is required
• Proficient with Master Cam X7 and above for machine programming
• Proficient with SolidWorks version 2012 and above
• Experience with Fanuc and Siemens Machine controllers
• Understands and can properly apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5-1994 and newer)
• Experienced with machining carbon, stainless, and aluminum materials
• Experienced with machining weldments and castings
• Experienced with working under multiple quality management systems (ISO 9001/ AS9100/ NQA-1)
• Solid knowledge of tooling selection for various materials
• Designs fixtures for machining and assembly
• Estimation experience for turning, milling and assembly
• Understands limits/fits (ANSI B4.1)
• Strong set up experience on lathes and mills
• Previous large part / complex geometry machining experience preferred
• Monitors and maintains machining budgets
• Can create a routine machine maintenance program and troubleshoot machinery
• Can coach/mentor/train new machinists, millwrights and mechanics
• Previous experience evaluating employee performance
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be a team player and create a positive work environment

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, (Associates Degree a plus, not essential)
• Minimum 5 Years machine shop management experience

•  Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity with increasing levels of responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. Use of tools requires manual dexterity and fine motor movement. The incumbent of this position is required to stand for extensive periods of time, in hot or cold environments as needed to oversee the work and assure production goals are met. Must also be able to work long hours, travel via various modes of transportation, and work any day of the week at any time of the day as required to meet customer needs, business objectives and to achieve delivery of service deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   The work environment for this job is demanding and potentially hazardous due to work in a production yard. The environment contains large hazardous equipment. The nature of the work involves working in extremes of temperature. Some of the work is performed within an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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