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Machine Shop Supervisor Job Description

About Us:

Safe Flight, a leader in aviation safety and flight performance systems, was founded in 1946. The company pioneered the development of Stall Warning and Angle of Attack, Automatic Throttle Systems, Wind Shear Warning, and many other innovations in aircraft instrumentation, flight performance, and control systems for fixed and rotary winged aircraft. With product installed on over two-thirds of the world’s aircraft, Safe Flight counts among its customers the majority of the world’s aircraft manufacturers, more than 50 airlines, hundreds of operators of corporate jet aircraft and U.S. and International Armed Services.

Safe Flight’s benefits include employer-funded health care, on-site lunch program, 401K contribution, Wellness and Education Reimbursement, paid-time off and sick time, and various other programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of machinists to achieve production goals and maintain a positive working environment.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Conduct regular meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and performance expectations
• Monitor the production process, ensuring that all punches and dies are manufactured accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to review blueprints, specifications, and project requirements.
• Provide hands-on support to your team by filling in on job operations if no one is available at the time to keep the critical production processes moving forward
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to maintain the highest standards of precision and craftsmanship (address any quality concerns and implement corrective actions).
• Troubleshoot machine /programming errors
• Conduct safety training and ensure that all team members adhere to safety regulations to promote a safe working environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, grinding, and (CNC programming and CAD proficiency are a plus)
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus).
• 7+ years of successful leadership experience required. Internal candidates with a demonstrated track record of success within the organization may be considered for this position with a reduced requirement for external experience.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Safe Flight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.