Shop Foreman

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

About the Role:
J & K Manufacturing Inc is looking for an experienced and driven Shop Foreman to lead our production floor in Paramount, CA. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll keep operations running smoothly, mentor skilled tradespeople, and ensure quality craftsmanship on every job. The Machine Shop Foreman oversees daily shop floor operations, scheduling, and personnel for precision CNC and conventional machining teams. This role ensures on-time delivery of high-tolerance aerospace and defense components while upholding strict quality, safety, and productivity standards. The supervisor acts as a bridge between operators, engineering, production control, and upper management. 



Responsibilities:

•  Production Management:

o    Plan, prioritize, and manage daily workflow and machine scheduling across CNC mills, lathes, and secondary operations to meet delivery targets.
o    Monitor shop floor efficiency, spindle utilization, and part throughput to minimize downtime.
o    Partner with operations, engineering, and production control to resolve bottlenecks and adjust schedules as needed.

• Team Leadership & Supervision:

o    Supervise, train, coach, and mentor machinists, operators, and leads in best practices and safety protocols.
o    Provide constructive feedback, and address performance or attendance issues.
o    Foster a collaborative, safety-first workplace culture consistent with J & K Manufacturing’s core values. 

• Quality & Technical Oversight:

o    Ensure manufactured parts adhere to tight aerospace tolerances and blueprint specifications.
o    Collaborate with the quality assurance team to investigate non-conformances, root causes, and corrective actions (CAPA).
o    Support technical troubleshooting for set-ups, tooling, fixtures, and Mastercam/machining operations. 

• Safety & Compliance:

o    Enforce all company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and proper equipment maintenance routines.
o    Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant shop floor.
o    Support defense contract compliance requirements (such as U.S. citizenship or ITAR guidelines where applicable). 

Requirements:

• US Citizen

Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in machining, mechanical technology, or a related field is a strong plus. 4-year formal machinist apprenticeship program.
 

• Experience:

o    10+ years of hands-on machining experience in a precision/aerospace machine shop environment.
o    3+ years in a supervisory, lead, or shop-floor management role. 
 

• Technical Skills:

o    Strong working knowledge of CNC milling and turning operations, tooling, and inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.).
o    Familiarity with Mastercam and blueprint/technical drawing interpretation. Ability to progam CNC lathe with Mastercam 
o    Ability to make CNC lathe setup.
o    Proficiency in basic mathematical computations (geometry, trigonometry, fractions, and ratios). 
 

• Soft Skills:

o    Effective verbal and written communication skills.
o    Problem-solving mindset with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
o    U.S. citizenship or authorization to support defense-related contracts. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods in noisy and temperature-variable environments.
• Use of hands and fingers to touch, handle, grip, feel, and grasp.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds when crane is not available.   
•  Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK SCHEDULE:


We observe a 4/10 alternative work schedule. We work four 10-hour days totaling 40 hours and have every Friday off. 


First Shift Schedule:             5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays 5:00 AM to 1 PM as needed. 
Second Shift Schedule:       3:00 PM to 1:00 AM Monday through Thursday. Flexibility to work overtime as needed.


About Us:
J & K Manufacturing Inc has built a strong reputation in the Paramount, CA area as a reliable and skilled manufacturing operation dedicated to precision and quality. Our customers keep coming back because we deliver consistent results and stand behind our work. Our team members thrive here because of a culture built on respect, craftsmanship, and the pride that comes from doing the job right.