What is a tool machine shop supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a tool machine shop supervisor

1. Explore tool machine shop supervisor education requirements

   Most common tool machine shop supervisor degrees

   Associate

   54.5 %

   High School Diploma

   18.2 %

   Master's

   18.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific tool machine shop supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Machine Shop	62.92%
   Grinders	37.08%

3. Complete relevant tool machine shop supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tool machine shop 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 tool machine shop supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tool machine shop supervisor resumes.

4. Research tool machine shop supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and supervise CNC operators.
   • Communicate corporate safety policies, OSHA and other governing agencies safety rules and regulations.
   • Manufacture breaker plates for the extrusion industry.

5. Apply for tool machine shop supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a tool machine shop 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