Tool Shop Supervisor

Department: Tooling

Reports To: Tooling Manager

Location: Columbus

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

Benefits:

• 3 medical plans to choose from.
• Optional voluntary benefits – Dental, Vision, Life, Accident insurance and more. The company pays for a portion of these benefits.
• 401k Retirement Plan- Company matching.
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus.
• Casual Dress Code (Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts... ect)
• Paid Time Off- Prorated during employees first year of employment.
• Annual $100 shoe allowance for safety toed shoes.
• Matrix- Employee Assistance Program.

Job Summary:

The Tool Shop Supervisor is responsible for supervising and participating in the day-to-day operations of the die shop. This is a working supervisor with hands-on work with CNC machines, EDM, and conventional machining equipment. The role requires a strong technical background in tooling and machining, along with leadership skills to guide a team of skilled tradespeople. This is a hands-on supervisory role ideal for someone who leads by example.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Lead a team of die makers, CNC machinists, and EDM operators.
• Assign daily tasks and managing work priorities to meet production needs.
• Train and mentor team members on safe and efficient machining practices.
• Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance in complex or urgent repair situations.

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with production, engineering, process, and quality departments to ensure tooling readiness.
• Communicate status of tooling jobs, die repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate die cleaning and preparation schedules to align with production requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and part usage.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all team members follow safety procedures and proper machine operation protocols.
• Promote a clean and organized shop through 5S and lean practices.
• Identify and implement improvements in tooling processes, equipment, or workflow.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Hands-On Technical Work

• Perform setup, machining, and repair of tooling using CNC, EDM, milling, grinding, and manual machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair dies to ensure proper function and minimal downtime.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble dies and tooling as needed.
• Modify and improve tooling based on production feedback or engineering changes.
• Participate in die tuning and support the validation of tooling for production use.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or degree preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in tool & die, with strong skills in CNC and EDM operations.
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience (formal or informal).
• Proficient in reading blueprints, CAD drawings, and precision measuring instruments.
• Skilled in machining tight tolerances and working with tool steels and die components.
• Basic computer skills for reporting, documentation, and inventory tracking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in job shop manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM (Camworks) and ERP(IQMS).

Working Conditions:

• Active machine shop environment with exposure to noise, machinery, coolants, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Requires standing for long periods and using hand tools, hoists, and measuring equipment.

Occasional off-shift work or weekend coverage may be required during tooling emergencies or major maintenance periods.