Machine Shop Supervisor

A rapidly growing industrial equipment manufacturer in Itasca, IL is hiring a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations within a high-mix, low-volume machining environment. This is a key leadership role focused on supporting machinists on the floor, driving production, and maintaining quality and safety standards as the shop continues to expand.

This position is ideal for a hands-on CNC leader who enjoys being involved in day-to-day machining operations and mentoring a skilled team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a team of CNC machinists, manual machinists, and saw operators

• Assign jobs, manage workflow, and ensure production priorities are met

• Support CNC mill and lathe operations, including setup review and troubleshooting

• Edit and optimize G-code / Mazatrol programs as needed

• Ensure parts meet print, tolerance, and quality requirements

• Enforce safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance practices

• Partner with engineering and quality to resolve production issues

• Train and onboard new machinists as the shop continues to grow

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years of CNC machining experience

• Prior lead or supervisory experience in a machine shop

• Strong hands-on background with CNC mills and lathes

• Ability to edit G-code and support Mazatrol programs

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or custom machining environments

• Floor-focused leadership style with strong communication skills

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-visibility leadership role with real ownership

• Rapid company growth tied to large industrial equipment projects

• Strong overtime opportunities

• Long-term advancement potential as operations scale

• Stable company with a long-standing reputation

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• G-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)