Unknown Company

Machining Center Supervisor

Apply Now Save
south bend, indiana • Posted 5 days ago
Onsite Full Time Manufacturing Operations
Job Description Job Description Precision Machining Cell Leader - Aerospace Fuel Systems

Location: South Bend, IN 46628

Role snapshot
  • Lead a high-mix, short-run machining cell producing small, close-tolerance fuel control components for aircraft.
  • Start in a Lead capacity; with mutual fit after 90 days, transition to Supervisor.
  • Join a growth-focused operation: production expansion underway, $2,000,000 invested in capital improvements in the past year, and upgraded employee benefits.
Core responsibilities
  • Supervise daily activities of machining personnel for safe, efficient output.
  • Manage production schedules and rebalance workflows to hit delivery dates.
  • Enforce safety practices and company policies.
  • Audit machines, tools, and fixtures for performance and reliability.
  • Train, mentor, and elevate team capabilities; champion continuous improvement.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to remove bottlenecks and boost productivity.
  • Accurately complete production documentation and reports.
  • Address production or personnel challenges quickly and professionally.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical machining education preferred.
  • 8+ years of CNC machining experience, ideally focused on milling. Willing to train the right leader into supervisory duties.
  • Strong command of machining processes, tooling, and equipment.
  • Effective leadership presence and clear communication.
  • Ability to interpret technical prints and specifications.
  • Detail-oriented problem solver.
  • Proficiency with production-management software.
  • Open to overtime up to 55 hours when required; department currently averages 45-50 hours, with optional Saturday OT (about 5 hours) on hot jobs.
Technical skills
  • GD&T
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • CNC Programming
  • G-Code
  • M-Code
  • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
  • Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Manual Machining Skills
Machines & technologies
  • CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) - Haas
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) - Mazak, Haas
Why this team
  • Impact: Build precision components critical to aircraft performance.
  • Growth: Clear path from Lead to Supervisor with expanding production.
  • Investment: Significant recent capital spend and improved benefits signal long-term commitment.

Machining Center Supervisor in south bend at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

Back to Job Search