Next Technologies Hiring for Machine Shop Operations Manager Job at Georgetown, TX Full Time

Our company manufactures steel and wood products for consumer markets in furniture and home décor. We started with the award-winning line of metal frame adjustable desks and workstations. See xdesk.com. Our company has expanded into a wide range of home furniture, décor and wall art.

We are an Central Texas-based (Georgetown and adding Belton facility) manufacturing company seeking to add a CNC Machine Shop Manager to lead and facilitate change in a 50,000 square foot plant.

If you are an experienced and proven leader who can roll up your sleeves as a “doer” as well as a “thinker”, you will not want to miss this opportunity.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in all or most of the most common machine shop operations
• 2+ years of experience in managing teams
• Ability to set up, run and train on CNC routers, CNC mills, press brake and table laser (or willing to learn).
• MasterCam programming and some Solidworks experience highly preferred
• Bonus points for experience with powder coating
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to lead change, with enthusiasm and a positive approach; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, complaining or making excuses; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability and works within budgets.
• Self-Management: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Displays willingness to make decisions while exhibiting sound judgment and reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time effectively and efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful/respectful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Follows through on commitments.
• * Prefer an Associates Degree or Higher

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Detailed Description

• Machine Shop Manager plans the manufacturing process through work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters. Operators are required to have an understanding of geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) data.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available, anticipating needed supply, placing and expediting stock orders, and verifying receipt of stock.
• Guides the programming of CNC lasers, routers and mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; must adhere to international standards.

• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents job activities by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Why you want to join us:

• Fast growing industry with high potential

• Small team atmosphere with no big company politics

• Medical benefits and 401K

• Support and drive manufacturing in the USA!’

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• CNC Machine Shop: 5 years (Preferred)
• CNC Programming: 3 years (Preferred)
• Solidworks or equivalent: 2 years (Preferred)
• Brake Press: 1 year (Preferred)
• CNC Laser Cutting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location