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title: Machine Shop Supervisor Weekend Shift at Votaw
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| **Company** | votaw.com |
| **Location** | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
| **Salary** | $115K/yr - $130K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 27, 2026 |
## Description

**Company Background and Summary**

Votaw Precision Technologies is a trusted leader in the manufacturing of complex precision components, assemblies, and systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and on-time delivery, Votaw supports some of the world’s most demanding programs through its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company specializes in precision machining, fabrication, welding, and complex assembly operations for mission-critical applications. Votaw Precision Technologies is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering best-in-class solutions to its customers.

The Machine Shop Supervisor (Weekend Shift) is responsible for leading the daily operations of a complex, high-precision machine shop specializing in close-tolerance manufacturing. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical machining expertise, operational leadership, and active involvement on the shop floor. The ideal candidate is a working manager who can lead by example, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, support machinists and programmers, and ensure delivery of high-quality parts in a fast-paced production environment. The Machine Shop Supervisor oversees machining operations, production scheduling, personnel development, quality compliance, process improvement, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery while maintaining a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

**Essential Functions**

- Lead daily machine shop operations involving CNC machining processes in a close-tolerance manufacturing environment.
- Provide hands-on technical support with machine setups, tooling selection, process troubleshooting, programming support, and production problem-solving.
- Supervise and mentor machinists, programmers, setup personnel, and shop support team.
- Drive production efficiency, quality performance, and on-time delivery objectives.
- Review and prioritize production schedules to ensure customer commitments are achieved.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Program Management teams to support new and existing programs.
- Ensure compliance with blueprint requirements, GD&T specifications, customer requirements, revision changes, and quality standards.
- Monitor shop capacity, labor utilization, machine efficiency, and workflow planning.
- Support first article inspections, process validations, and corrective actions.
- Oversee tooling management, fixture development, and process optimization efforts.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment in compliance with company and 5S & OSHA standards.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving cycle times, and increasing throughput.
- Support ERP/MRP systems, labor reporting, and production tracking activities.
- Ensure proper maintenance and operational readiness of machine shop equipment.
- Coordinate with the Engineering and Programming Departments on new product development and implementation into production.
- Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure inspection criteria are established and being followed.
- Evaluate existing manufacturing activity to ensure focus on core competencies and identify future growth opportunities to maximize use of in-house machining and manufacturing capabilities.
- Responsible for the initial review of product nonconformance’s and rework instructions when applicable.
- Advises customers on options for corrections, translates the customer’s instructions into planning, and monitors/manages the corrections to successful conclusion.
- Willing to setup and operate CNC machines when resources constraints occur.

**Qualifications and Skills**

**Formal Education & Certification**

- Minimum 7–10 years of machining experience in a close-tolerance, precision manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a machine shop environment.

**Knowledge & Experience**

- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, setup, tooling, feeds/speeds, and close-tolerance manufacturing processes.
- Direct experience with close-tolerance machining varying from 3-4-5 axis milling with competence with a variety of CNC Controls (Haas, Fanuc, Fidia, Siemens, Cincinatti, and Heindenhain).
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
- Experience working with aerospace, defense or other high-precision end-item flight hardware manufacturing industries preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of quality systems and inspection methods.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex 2D and 3D engineering drawings and specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Comprehensive knowledge of various aerospace materials (e.g., aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, Inconel, and other exotic alloys) and their specific raw material forms and procurement standards.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Process-oriented mindset with the ability to develop and follow standardized estimating and quoting procedures.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and management.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable for cost modeling. Experience with ERP/MRP systems for labor and material tracking is a definite plus.

**Additional Requirements**

- This position requires the use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

**Personal Attributes**

- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision including using sound judgment to execute independent decisions and departmental initiatives.
- Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change.

**Work Conditions**

- This position requires a minimum of 40-hours onsite work week including weekends.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
- Ability to work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to safely operate and work around manufacturing equipment.

**Required:**

- Able to understand complex machining theory and strategy.
- Must be able to motivate, provide leadership and create a team environment.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a high number of set-ups and short run jobs.
- Able to understand and interrogate complex mechanical drawings and tolerances.
- Ability to develop and implement systems and procedures as they relate to process. development, process flow, quality assurance and work order documentation.
- Ability to institute process and procedural improvements in a job shop environment is required.

***Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.***

***Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.***
## Skills

- Production Tracking
- Flight Hardware
- Cost Modeling
- Employee Development
- GGY AXIS
- Sales Quoting
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- ITAR Compliance
- Technical Support
- Language Interpretation
- Inspection
- Self-Motivation
- CNC Machining
- Manufacturing Resource Planning MRP Software
- Program Management
- Performance Management
- First Article Inspection
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality Standards
- Haas
- Space-Grade Materials
- FANUC CNC
- Process Optimization
- Technical Drawings
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Test Fixture Development
- Deployment Strategy
- Negotiation
- Tolerancing
- Milling
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Gd&t)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Aluminium Alloys
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Supervisory Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- New Product Development
- Mathematics
- Procurement
- Machining
- Auditing
- Microsoft Office
- Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa)
- Manufacturing Plant Equipment
- Machine Shop Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Technical Documentation
- Maintenance
- Inconel
- Machine Setup
- Quality Assurance
- Communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Operational Readiness
- Computer Numerical Control (Cnc)
- Recruitment
- Writing
- Excel Formulas
- Tooling Management

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