Machine Shop Foreman

Oxford Solutions is working with a manufacturing client seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Foreman to oversee daily shop operations, lead CNC machine shop personnel, and support production quality, scheduling, setup, and machining work. This is a direct hire, onsite opportunity on a first shift schedule.

This role is best suited for an experienced machinist who has moved into shop leadership but can still be hands-on with CNC and manual machining, setup, tooling, troubleshooting, and drawing interpretation.

Salary: 70-80K

Schedule
Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within a CNC machine shop environment
• Lead, direct, and support machinists and shop personnel to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Provide hands-on machining support as needed, including setup, tooling, troubleshooting, and process improvement
• Work with CNC mills, lathes, and manual machines in a production manufacturing environment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tolerances, and machining specifications
• Support machine setup, tooling selection, program review, and first-piece inspection activity
• Use knowledge of G and M codes to assist with programming review, edits, troubleshooting, and machine efficiency
• Monitor workflow, assign work, and help resolve production issues on the shop floor
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement
• Train, coach, and mentor machinists to improve performance, consistency, and technical skill

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of hands-on machinist experience required
• 5 to 10 years of experience managing or leading machine shop personnel required
• Strong CNC machining background required
• Experience with CNC and manual mills, lathes, tooling, setup, and machining processes
• Strong understanding of G and M codes required
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Familiarity with Okuma, Mori Seiki, Kitamura, and Haas equipment preferred
• Experience supporting machine troubleshooting, process improvements, and shop-floor problem solving
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Machine Shop Foreman - 26-00499