Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Shop Foreman to lead daily shop-floor execution in our precision aerospace CNC machine shop. This role is responsible for coordinating people, machines, and jobs to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production while meeting aerospace quality standards.

This position is designed for a technically strong machinist-leader with required Mastercam programming experience who wants to grow into operations leadership. The Foreman will work closely with senior leadership to learn production KPIs, scheduling discipline, and cross-functional execution, with a clear path into a Lead Operations or Director of Operations role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate day-to-day shop floor execution, ensuring jobs flow efficiently through machining, inspection, and downstream processes. Assign, prioritize, and adjust work across machinists and machines based on production schedule, capacity, and delivery commitments. Serve as the primary on-floor technical resource, providing hands-on Mastercam programming support, setup assistance, and real-time process troubleshooting. Actively monitor job progress, labor utilization, and bottlenecks; escalate risks to quality, schedule, or delivery early and decisively. Enforce quality standards by ensuring routers, inspection plans, in-process checks, and documentation are followed in accordance with AS9100D requirements. Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve drawing questions, material constraints, and process issues. Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework, improving first-pass yield, and stabilizing workflow. Maintain shop organization, safety, and discipline consistent with company procedures and aerospace expectations. Participate in production and leadership meetings, providing accurate shop-floor status and technical input.
Growth & Development Opportunity

Learn, track, and act on key manufacturing KPIs Gain experience in production planning, capacity management, and constraint-driven scheduling. Progressively assume broader operational ownership with mentorship from senior leadership. Advance into a Lead Operations or Director of Operations role based on performance and demonstrated KPI ownership.
Required Qualifications

Proven capability to lead teams with high emotional intelligence--resolving conflict, setting expectations, and maintaining morale under production pressure. 5-7+ years of CNC machining experience in an aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environment. Mastercam programming experience required, with the ability to modify, optimize, and create programs for CNC mills and lathes. Demonstrated ability to run and support CNC mills and lathes on the floor as needed. Strong understanding of GD&T, aerospace materials, tolerancing, and finishing processes. Prior experience as a lead machinist, cell lead, or foreman with responsibility for people and workflow. Hands-on leadership style with the ability to set expectations, hold standards, and mentor peers. Working knowledge of AS9100D or similar quality systems; audit and FAI experience preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. ERP/MRP system experience required; Fulcrum experience is a plus.
Why Join Us

Foreman role with a defined growth path into operations leadership Direct exposure to production KPIs and decision-making Competitive compensation with advancement potential Medical, dental, and 401(k) with company contribution Paid time off, parental leave, and relocation assistance Opportunity to lead challenging aerospace programs from the shop floor
If you are a talented, proficient machinist who leads from the floor, keeps jobs moving, and wants to grow into a broader operations role, we want to talk with you.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person