Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled fullservice metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.
Position Summary: Lead and supervise the CNC machining team to meet production, quality, and safety targets. Oversee operation and maintenance of Vertica mills, Haas machines, CNC centers, lathes, and saws. Mentor and coordinate machine operators, assign work, and continuously improve shop performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily shop floor operations for CNC mills (including Vertica), Haas machines, CNC centers, lathes, and saws.
- Assign work, set priorities, and balance workloads across machine operators to meet production schedules.
- Train, coach, and evaluate machine operators; conduct performance reviews and recommend personnel actions.
- Ensure setup, programming checks, tooling changes, and first-piece inspections are completed and documented.
- Monitor production output and quality; troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD/CAM programs, and job travelers; verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Maintain and enforce safety procedures, housekeeping, and lockout/tagout compliance.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and minor repairs; escalate major equipment issues to maintenance or vendors.
- Track and report production metrics (OEE, scrap, throughput) and participate in continuous improvement projects (5S, Kaizen).
- Manage inventory of tooling, inserts, fixtures, and consumables; request purchases as needed.
- Ensure accurate job setup documentation, tool offsets, program revisions, and machine logs.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- 3–5+ years hands-on experience operating CNC mills (Vertica preferred), Haas machines, lathes, and saws.
- 1–2+ years supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing/CNC environment.
- Proficient reading/interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and basic metrology (calipers, micrometers, CMM familiarity a plus).
- Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programming basics (G-code knowledge).
- Strong troubleshooting skills for machining processes and tooling issues.
Benefits
- Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement: As part of your benefits package at Super Steel LLC, you will be eligible for an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). The monthly pre-tax reimbursement amount is determined by your age, while your spouse will receive $272, and each child will receive $135. This arrangement allows you to choose a health insurance plan that best fits your needs and provides support for qualifying medical expenses not covered by your selected insurance. This flexibility empowers you to make informed decisions about your health care with the financial backing of the company. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Vision and Dental Insurance by Delta Dental. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Voluntary Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, ADD&D, and Life Insurance. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): You will have the option to participate in a flexible spending account for health expenses. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Paid Holidays: You will receive 10 paid holidays each year, effective the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: You will be eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan starting on the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment.