• Machinie Shop Supervisor

    Aerotek (Chesapeake, VA)


    Job Title: Machine Shop Supervisor

    Job Description

    As a Machine Shop Supervisor, you will be responsible for scheduling and assigning tasks to machine shop staff to ensure timely completion of projects. You will direct all labor and equipment resources in the machine shop and train machinists to ensure steady production with First Time Quality. Promoting safety, good housekeeping, and adherence to company policies and procedures is a critical part of this role.

    Responsibilities

    + Schedule and assign tasks to machine shop staff for timely project completion.

    + Direct labor and equipment resources, train machinists for steady production with First Time Quality.

    + Promote safety, good housekeeping, and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

    + Participate in employee selection, termination, discipline, time management performance, and wage reviews.

    + Drive a quality-based program to prevent rework and promote higher standards for finished components.

    + Verify employees' work and time recording to the correct job assignments.

    + Assist production personnel in troubleshooting and developing technical manufacturing requirements, including tool selection and training.

    + Drive 5S and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

    + Interact with shop floor personnel, management, and customers.

    + Plan and communicate resource schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.

    + Work overtime and weekends to support schedule commitments.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience as a machine shop supervisor/foreman.

    + Strong background in manual machining, including lathes, mills, VTL’s, and HBM’s.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Strong and positive leadership skills.

    + Ability to verify tolerances within ≥ .0003’’ -.0005’’.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

    + Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + CNC experience is a plus, but not required.

    + Experience in rotating equipment repair is preferred.

    + Experience with safety-related and/or nuclear work is preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a family-oriented workplace that offers competitive health insurance and benefits. Employees have access to a tool program for purchasing tools and receive a Christmas bonus once permanent.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will work in a large industrial machining department that focuses on large equipment. The environment is dynamic, requiring interaction with various layers of management and shop floor personnel.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $79000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

     

    Competitive benefits package, potential for production bonuses, OT earnings, training

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.