Machine Shop Manager

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually Machine Shop Manager InSight Manufacturing Services (IMS)

Location: Murphys, CA

Compensation: $105,000–$150,000 annually (Total Compensation) Join Our Team! InSight Manufacturing Services is looking for an experienced and motivated Machine Shop Manager to lead our machine shop operations in Murphys, California! We're looking for a hands‑on leader with extensive CNC machining experience who is passionate about quality, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, solving challenges, and making a direct impact on daily manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do: Oversee daily machine shop operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate machinists, CNC operators, programmers, and other shop personnel. Coordinate production schedules, workflow, staffing, and resources to meet customer demands. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize production processes. Oversee tooling, materials, equipment maintenance, and production needs. Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to maintain high manufacturing standards. Develop and support employee training programs. Promote a positive, safe, and accountable work environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For: Minimum 10 years of experience as a CNC Machinist. Strong knowledge of CNC mills, lathes, machining processes, and tooling. Experience with CAM software such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, GibbsCAM, Esprit, or similar programs. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications. Strong understanding of machining strategies, cutting parameters, and cycle-time optimization. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and production goals. A proactive, hands‑on approach to leadership and team development. Why Join IMS? At InSight Manufacturing Services, we value hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to producing high-quality products. Our employee benefits include: 401(k) Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Loan Program InSight Manufacturing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.