Machine Shop Supervisor

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machine Shop Supervisor to join their rapidly expanding team. This position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of technical data
• Explain machining techniques and specifications to a larger group drawing from past experience and knowledge as an expert on best practices and customer specifications
• Supervises a team of machinists across two shifts in support of safe, high quality, on time delivery of customer specimens
• Designs, sets-up and performs a majority of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
• Requires little supervision and technical input of a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or Engineer
• Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred
• College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• May possess advanced engineering qualifications, normally at Bachelor degree level and/or 6-8 years of significant experience in a machine shop environment
• Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands

• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
• Lifting requirements: lifting 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. periodically

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally they have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together they share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, they help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, their global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While they are proud of their global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. They empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Diversity Statement

At Element, they always take pride in putting their people first. They are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to their Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.