Machine Shop Supervisor

About Thermal Transfer Products

Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) is a global provider of advanced thermal transfer solutions, delivering industry-leading performance, best-in-class lead times, and the highest quality across a wide range of industrial and mobile applications.

Founded in 1969, TTP specializes in a complete line of catalog-based air- and water-cooled products serving mobile and industrial hydraulic markets. Our capabilities include the design and manufacture of shell-and-tube water coolers, copper tube/aluminum fin and brazed aluminum air-cooled units, as well as custom engine cooling packages for small- to medium-sized mobile equipment.

Our success is rooted in a corporate culture defined by reliability, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. From our technologies to the talented people behind them, everything we do is driven by performance and a focus on customer success.

As a customer-centric industry leader, TTP provides an extensive portfolio of high-performing standard and custom heat exchanger solutions, delivered on time to meet the demands of diverse industries. We ensure our customers receive efficient and reliable thermal solutions when they need them most.

Our mission is brought to life by highly engaged associates who are passionate about their work and committed to continuous improvement. Supported by superior digital tools that make doing business easier, our teams combine deep engineering expertise with a drive to solve complex challenges-consistently delivering the right solutions for our customers.

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. We are seeking Aluminum MIG & TIG Welders for first shift at our Racine location.

We take our culture transformation seriously! To help find the best fit for our positions and organization and to be considered for any positions at API participation in our culture survey is required. Please cut & paste this link into your browser and complete all the step: API Heat Transfer (culture index)

What We Offer You:

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, transforming business.
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries.
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!

At API we take our culture transformation seriously! To help find the best fit for our positions and organization, we ask that you complete our 10-minute Culture Index Survey. Please follow the link after submitting your application to help us use our interview time to dive deeper into your job behaviors and work history.

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Position Summary

The Machine Shop Supervisor leads daily machining operations to deliver safe, high-quality production on time and at target cost. The supervisor directs and develops machine shop employees, keeps equipment and tooling performing, and drives continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role that sets the standard for safety, quality, attendance, and accountability. The supervisor owns the department's performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development

• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate machine shop employees, building a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Set clear expectations, give regular feedback, and address performance and attendance issues promptly.
• Build team skill depth through cross-training matrices, skill assessments, job instruction, and task rotation.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and discipline in partnership with Human Resources and plant leadership.
• Apply policies fairly and consistently, and model professional, respectful conduct.

Production and Scheduling

• Plan and schedule jobs, equipment, and labor to meet production targets and delivery dates.
• Assign work and staff work centers to maximize productivity and machine utilization.
• Review work orders, travelers, blueprints, and specifications to ensure parts are made to print.
• Monitor output, cycle times, scrap, rework, and downtime, and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Hold effective shift handoffs and communicate status, priorities, and issues to management and other shifts.

Quality

• Ensure parts meet specifications through proper setups, in-process checks, and correct use of gauging and inspection tools.
• Oversee calibration and care of gauges and measuring instruments.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to investigate nonconformances and implement lasting corrective actions.

Equipment, Tooling, and Maintenance

• Select and manage tooling, fixtures, and work holding for CNC and manual equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Manage cutting tool, coolant, and consumable usage to control cost.
• Manage inventory of raw material and shop supplies.
• Use ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and reporting.

Safety, Health, and Housekeeping

• Enforce safety rules, PPE use, lockout/tagout, and OSHA requirements.
• Stop unsafe work, correct hazards, and ensure all injuries, incidents, and near misses are reported and investigated. Identify and create preventative safety measures.
• Maintain a clean, organized shop using 5S and visual management.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive productivity, cost reduction, cycle-time, and setup-time improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard work for the department.
• Track and report department metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity) to management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, and Maintenance to solve problems and support new product launches.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 8 years of machining experience across CNC mills, lathes, and conventional equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, use precision measuring instruments, and apply shop math.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP, email, and spreadsheets.
• Overtime and schedule flexibility as business needs require including weekends as needed.

Preferred

• Technical degree or certificate in machining or manufacturing, or journeyman machinist or tool and die credentials.
• CNC programming experience
• Lean manufacturing and 5S.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

1. Standing: Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 8-12 hours per shift).
2. Walking: Frequent walking throughout the production floor (up to 8-12 hours per shift).
3. Lifting and Carrying:




• Regularly lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift heavier items (up to 75 pounds) with assistance or equipment

1. Pushing and Pulling: Use of manual or mechanical means to push/pull carts, equipment, or materials.
2. Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands and wrists for repetitive tasks (e.g., assembling, sorting, packaging).
3. Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle small parts or tools.
4. Climbing: Occasional use of ladders or steps to reach equipment or storage areas.
5. Visual and Hearing Requirements:




• Sufficient vision (with or without correction) to read labels, safety signs, and equipment gauges.
• Adequate hearing (with or without aids) to respond to alarms and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.

1. Environmental Tolerance:




• Ability to work in varying temperatures (hot, cold, or humid conditions).
• Exposure to noise, dust, odors, and manufacturing chemicals.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Manufacturing environment with noise, coolant, and moving equipment; PPE required.

Thermal Transfer Products is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.