Job Description

Job Location: WAF - Manitowoc, WI 54220
Position Type: Full TimeMachine Shop Supervisor
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry – Manitowoc, WI
Due to internal promotion, we are seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a small team in a tool room-style machining environment within our foundry operations.
This is not a high-volume production CNC shop!! Our machine shop primarily supports the foundry through tooling repair, custom machining, equipment component rebuilds, and problem-solving work that keeps operations running.
If you enjoy diagnosing mechanical problems, repairing tooling, and machining custom parts, this is an opportunity to lead a skilled team while staying close to the work.
What You'll Do
• Supervise daily operations of the machine shop and tool room team
• Prioritize repair and machining work supporting foundry production and maintenance
• Oversee repair and rebuilding of tooling, fixtures, and mechanical components
• Troubleshoot worn or damaged parts and determine machining solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to machinists
• Maintain safe and organized shop operations
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support equipment uptime
This role combines leadership and hands-on technical problem solving.
What Makes This Role Unique
Unlike traditional production machine shops, our work includes:
✔ Tooling repair and modification
✔ Custom one-off machining projects
✔ Equipment component rebuilds
✔ Maintenance support machining
✔ Fabrication of replacement parts
Every day presents different mechanical challenges.
What you bring:
• 5+ years of machining experience in a tool room, maintenance, or repair environment
• Strong experience with manual machining equipment (lathe, mill, grinder)
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills
• Versatility and flexibility managing a rapidly changing schedule
The right person for this role enjoys:
• Figuring out how to repair broken equipment
• Machining custom parts instead of repetitive production runs
• Leading skilled machinists
• Solving mechanical problems others can’t
• Working closely with maintenance and engineering teams
Apply Today!
If you thrive in a stable manufacturing environment, enjoy a skilled and collaborative team, and want a leadership role with an opportunity to solve real machining and mechanical challenges, please apply https://wafco.com/careers/wisconsin/