CNC Supervisor - Swing Shift

About RTCA

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals. Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer. At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

How You’ll Make an Impact

The CNC Supervisor - Swing Shift serves as the key point of contact for all machinists and shop-floor-related departments during their assigned shift. This role is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, mentoring machinists and operators, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and supporting seamless communication between departments such as Engineering, Programming, Quality, and Production Management. This position may oversee multiple machining disciplines depending on their division and shift — including but not limited to CNC milling, turning, Swiss, manual machining, EDM, grinding, honing, deburr, and assembly. The Lead is expected to be a hands-on technical expert and a strong leader who fosters collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working a full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth, CA location.
• Act as the primary point of contact for machinists and supporting departments during assigned shift.
• Lead and mentor machinists and operators to achieve daily production goals and maintain quality and efficiency standards.
• Oversee setup, operation, and troubleshooting of 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling and turning equipment; may include Swiss, EDM, manual, or secondary operations depending on division.
• Coordinate with engineering and programming teams to ensure accurate interpretation and execution of part prints and setup instructions.
• Verify that all machined parts meet print specifications and tolerance requirements