Machining Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview :

This role is key in optimizing machining processes, ensuring efficient production, and maintaining high-quality standards. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with quoting and estimating jobs, reviewing customer prints, and supporting CNC programming efforts. They will also lead training efforts for machinists, serve as the main point of contact for quality concerns, and collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth project execution. The role also involves troubleshooting, process improvement, and ensuring safety compliance while maintaining accurate records for continuous development.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze and optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase quality.
• Assist with estimating and quoting new and repeat machining jobs, including time studies and material evaluations.
• Review customer prints and CAD models to determine the best machining strategies and tooling.
• Support CNC programming efforts, including toolpath optimization and setup sheet creation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Train machinists on optimized processes, tooling strategies, and best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality concerns within the machining department.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Interface with customers on technical questions related to machining capabilities, processes, and job requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of process improvements and quoting documentation.
• Provide input for machine / tooling purchases and capacity planning based on job requirements.
• Quality Control : Use precision measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to monitor the production process to verify that products meet the required dimensions and tolerances. Make necessary adjustments to machine settings if deviations are detected.
• Safety and Compliance : Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines on the production floor. Maintain a clean and organized work area to minimize safety hazards.
• Problem Solving : Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the machining process, such as machine malfunctions or irregularities in the machining process. Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to resolve problems promptly.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate records of production output, scrap, and any issues encountered during the machining process. Provide feedback to supervisors and engineering teams for process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications :

Travel Requirements :

This position is expected to support welding programs and personnel at other company locations, which will require overnight travel. While the goal is for this travel to occur once quarterly, actual frequency may vary based on business needs and could occasionally be more frequent.

(ADA) Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions :

If you are passionate about machining operations and possess the necessary skills to lead a successful team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Machining Manager.

Company Description

IMH Products is a contract manufacturer of metal components for a wide variety of industries including lighting, agriculture, construction, trailers, and defense. We are an ISO 9001 Certified Company that takes pride in delivering quality parts on time.

IMH Products traces its roots back to the founding of Indiana Material Handling Products, Inc in 1955. The company originally was founded to produce inventory bins that were used for the production of automobiles at Indiana’s many auto factories. In 1988 IMH acquired Premier Stamping, a 30-year-old precision sheet metal fabricator, and in 2017 acquired Sterling Multi Products expanding our geographic reach into the Quad Cities Region while increasing our stamping and large foot print machining capabilities.

Today IMH Products specializes in manufacturing metal components and sub-assemblies. We work closely with our customers to forecast production demand for their products and are willing to create custom inventory programs that allow our customers to reduce their inventory costs while guaranteeing a steady delivery of production parts to keep their factory moving even in times of peak or spike order demand.

We have extensive experience using a wide array of metals including mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. We can handle single prototype runs up to production quantities in the millions of parts per year. Many of our parts are galvanized or powder coated and we are able to pass our volume discounts on to our customers.

Company Description

IMH Products is a contract manufacturer of metal components for a wide variety of industries including lighting, agriculture, construction, trailers, and defense. We are an ISO 9001 Certified Company that takes pride in delivering quality parts on time.\r\n\r\nIMH Products traces its roots back to the founding of Indiana Material Handling Products, Inc in 1955. The company originally was founded to produce inventory bins that were used for the production of automobiles at Indiana’s many auto factories. In 1988 IMH acquired Premier Stamping, a 30-year-old precision sheet metal fabricator, and in 2017 acquired Sterling Multi Products expanding our geographic reach into the Quad Cities Region while increasing our stamping and large foot print machining capabilities.\r\n\r\nToday IMH Products specializes in manufacturing metal components and sub-assemblies. We work closely with our customers to forecast production demand for their products and are willing to create custom inventory programs that allow our customers to reduce their inventory costs while guaranteeing a steady delivery of production parts to keep their factory moving even in times of peak or spike order demand.\r\n\r\nWe have extensive experience using a wide array of metals including mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. We can handle single prototype runs up to production quantities in the millions of parts per year. Many of our parts are galvanized or powder coated and we are able to pass our volume discounts on to our customers.