Supervisor, Machine Shop Operations - Weekend Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-29

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead our long‑bed machining and large aluminum machining operations in Jamestown, ND. Our advanced cargo handling systems enable efficient movement of cargo across aircraft main and lower decks, incorporating components such as ball transfer units, power drive units, control systems, common turntables, centerline restraints, bumpers, casted panels, door sill assemblies, and rollout stops. Together, these systems ensure fast, reliable loading and unloading of aircraft cargo. In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day leadership and direction to a team of support and production employees within Manufacturing Operations.

This position supports our weekend shift (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM). Initial training will occur on first shift (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM) for approximately 4–8 weeks, depending on experience. This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do:

• •Lead daily operations for assigned Machine Shop work centers, providing direct supervision to machinists and machine operators and ensuring safe, efficient, high‑quality production.
• •Provide day‑to‑day working leadership during the weekend split shift, ensuring adherence to safe‑working procedures, good housekeeping practices, and all company policies.
• •Plan, organize, and allocate manpower, equipment, and material resources to maintain smooth flow of priority and routine tasks.
• •Offer technical guidance on machining challenges and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Control, Inspection, and Maintenance to resolve production or quality issues.
• •Drive a safety‑first culture through proactive engagement, audits, and continuous shop‑floor presence; ensure all environmental, health, and safety requirements are met.
• •Maintain training and cross‑training matrices, address skill gaps, and ensure employees remain current on required processes.
• •Lead talent management activities including coaching, mentoring, resolving employee concerns, conducting performance reviews, and supporting hiring decisions.
• •Coordinate overtime and vacation planning to ensure adequate shift coverage.
• •Support labor, tooling, and material budgets and support company inventory objectives.
• •Promote the RTX People Philosophy and foster open, effective communication across teams and leadership.
• •Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including MFA, QCPC, ACE activities, process maturity, 5S, and driver‑measure board participation.
• •Review production issues, QNs, and PDS sheets, ensuring timely corrective action and identifying opportunities for process or equipment improvement.
• •Support machine reliability by partnering with Maintenance to drive rapid closure of issues and identify opportunities for PM, TPM, and long‑term equipment health.
• •Investigate and evaluate production improvement ideas, including equipment upgrades or new production methods.
• •Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• •Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• •Manufacturing experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• •Root Cause Analysis, and GD&T inspection procedures.
• •Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems for production tracking.
• •Understanding of machine shop procedures, processes, and tools
• •Leadership experience

Additional Skills We Value

• •Exceptional ability to build rapport and lead through influence rather than formal authority.
• •Exceptional ability to listen, build trust, and influence veteran machinists and new apprentices alike.
• •Ability to lead Kaizen Events and root-cause analysis sessions (5-Whys, Fishbone) effectively

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now! ​

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, fl