What is a machining supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a machining supervisor

1. Explore machining supervisor education requirements

   Most common machining supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   31.7 %

   High School Diploma

   27.6 %

   Associate

   21.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific machining supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CNC	21.27%
   Safety Procedures	7.74%
   Lean Manufacturing	7.52%
   On-Time Delivery	6.41%
   ISO	6.29%

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3. Complete relevant machining supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New machining supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a machining supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real machining supervisor resumes.

4. Research machining supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage 3 team leaders and 40 plus associates using TPM philosophies.
   • Maintain ISO 9001-2008 work instructions and calibration requirements.
   • Assist with training of hourly personnel on ISO system.
   • Repair customers PC's in the tech center and work as cashier.

5. Apply for machining supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a machining supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams