Machine Shop Supervisor

2 days ago

Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States Van-Am Tool & Engineering Full time

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead our team of machinists in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations in the machine shop, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

What You'll Do

  • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of machinists, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate production.

  • Plan and assign workloads to support customer requirements and production schedules.

  • Provide technical guidance and support on machining processes, setups, and equipment operation.

  • Train, mentor, and develop machinists, fostering growth in technical skills and problem-solving.

  • Monitor workflow and quality, addressing issues quickly to minimize downtime and rework.

  • Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure parts meet specifications and timelines.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient machine shop environment.

What We're Looking For

  • Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Technical degree or journeyman machinist certification preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

  • Skills: Strong knowledge of machining principles, blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measuring equipment. Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills. Ability to organize work, solve problems, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Other Requirements: Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Why Join Van-Am?

At Van-Am, our people are our strength. We offer:

  • Competitive pay with shift differential opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K)

  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays

  • A 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) for most shifts

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement in a stable, family-oriented environment

If you are a skilled leader with machining expertise and a passion for driving results, we invite you to apply and grow with Van-Am.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering is required to maintain a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.

Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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