Machine Shop Manager
General MatterLos Angeles, CA
Full Time
Posted July 23, 2026
$110k - $140k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description
We’re standing up a new manufacturing facility and need a Machine Shop Manager to own the floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily machine shop operations across machining, fabrication, and CNC production, translating the production schedule into completed parts.
- Directly oversee Machinists, Machine Operators, Fabricators, and CNC Programmers.
- Drive machine utilization/OEE, on-time schedule completion, and scrap and rework reduction.
- Partner with Automation & Controls on changeovers and with Quality on inspection handoffs.
- Hold machine utilization, quality, and safety standards on the shop floor.
- Be willing to jump on a machine yourself in the rare instance the team needs an extra set of hands to keep production moving.
Requirements
- Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or trade certification in machining/manufacturing a plus.
- 7+ years in a CNC machine shop environment, including direct supervision of machinists, operators, and fabricators.
- Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
- Hands-on CNC machining or fabrication experience — able to run a mill or lathe, not just manage from the office.
- Experience with MES, ERP, or CMMS systems for job routing, production tracking, and machine maintenance.
- Direct experience standing up or scaling a new or growing machine shop.
- Working knowledge of OEE, changeover reduction, and shop floor scheduling practices.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or nuclear) is a plus.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Benefits & Perks
- The base salary range for this role is $110k-$140k annually.
- Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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