Machine Shop Manager

Calnetix is an engineering and manufacturing company located in Southern California, committed to making a positive contribution to society and the environment by changing the way the world harvests and utilizes energy. We are focused on developing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced energy solutions for commercial applications throughout the world and for mission-critical applications for the United States Government and its Prime Contractors. Calnetix thrives on innovation and meeting new challenges. In partnership with OEMs, we utilize innovative, proprietary high-speed electric motor-generator technologies to develop next-generation, power-dense and energy-efficient products that reduce energy consumption, harmful emissions and enhance energy security.

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing operations to ensure products are built safely, efficiently, on budget and to the highest quality standards. This role oversees daily production activities and will interface across multiple business units and functions to meet drive production activities. This individual will drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with industry and company standards. s an engineering and manufacturing company located in Southern California, committed to making a positive contribution to society and the environment by changing the way the world harvests and utilizes energy. We are focused on developing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced energy solutions for commercial applications throughout the world and for mission-critical applications for the United States Government and its Prime Contractors. Calnetix thrives on innovation and meeting new challenges. In partnership with OEMs, we utilize innovative, proprietary high-speed electric motor-generator technologies to develop next-generation, power-dense and energy-efficient products that reduce energy consumption, harmful emissions and enhance energy security.

To apply, email resume to hr@calnetix.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish processes, specify equipment and tooling and manage all aspects of machining operations to ensure quality, safety and efficiency.
• Recommend, purchase, and installation capital equipment and tooling.
• Prepare/Manage document packages for component fabrication (e.g., machining layouts, machine programs and equipment setup/operation procedures).
• Design tooling and fixtures required for machining components.
• Coordinate with planning team to establish work throughput schedules which reflect the shop capacities.
• Monitor workload and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
• Define all resource, machinery, tooling, training and process needs.
• Oversee planning sequences and review time standards for part routings.
• Oversee CNC programming code software, use, and storage.
• Review new product designs for manufacturability.
• Ensure preventative maintenance policies are adhered to and that unscheduled repairs take place in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Experience with both CNC and conventional machine tools with experience/knowledge programming and operating CNC lathes, mills, muti-axis machining centers and cylindrical grinders.
• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Open to developing new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Proficiency in GD&T, ASME 14.5M.

Intangibles Sought: 

• Hands on with ownership, initiative, and accountability for assigned responsibility.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and make logical decisions on technical issues.
• “Can do” attitude.
• Ability to establish positive rapport with individuals at all levels of organization.
• Self-awareness; not afraid to ask for help or admit error.
• Flexibility in range of responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Machine shop personnel.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Time will be split between office and shop floor.
• Personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection or masks may be required in some production areas.
• Work around objects that can be highly magnetized.

Salary Range:

• $50.00 - $60.00/hour

Disclaimer: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor.  Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Other: Calnetix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or status as a protected veteran.