Oxford Solutions is working with a manufacturing client seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Foreman to oversee daily shop operations, lead CNC machine shop personnel, and support production quality, scheduling, setup, and machining work. This is a direct hire, onsite opportunity on a first shift schedule.
This role is best suited for an experienced machinist who has moved into shop leadership but can still be hands-on with CNC and manual machining, setup, tooling, troubleshooting, and drawing interpretation.
Salary: 70-80K
Schedule
Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations within a CNC machine shop environment
Lead, direct, and support machinists and shop personnel to meet production schedules and quality standards
Provide hands-on machining support as needed, including setup, tooling, troubleshooting, and process improvement
Work with CNC mills, lathes, and manual machines in a production manufacturing environment
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tolerances, and machining specifications
Support machine setup, tooling selection, program review, and first-piece inspection activity
Use knowledge of G and M codes to assist with programming review, edits, troubleshooting, and machine efficiency
Monitor workflow, assign work, and help resolve production issues on the shop floor
Maintain focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement
Train, coach, and mentor machinists to improve performance, consistency, and technical skill
Qualifications
At least 10 years of hands-on machinist experience required
5 to 10 years of experience managing or leading machine shop personnel required
Strong CNC machining background required
Experience with CNC and manual mills, lathes, tooling, setup, and machining processes
Strong understanding of G and M codes required
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Familiarity with Okuma, Mori Seiki, Kitamura, and Haas equipment preferred
Experience supporting machine troubleshooting, process improvements, and shop-floor problem solving
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills