Machine Shop Manager

About the role

Reframe Systems is seeking a hands‑on Machine Shop & Lab Manager to own and operate FAB1’s fully equipped machine shop. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment, managing tooling and consumables, and building a structured training program for safe employee certification.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for shop layout, organization, cleanliness, and day‑to‑day operations.
• Run preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshoot and repair machines, and manage vendor relationships.
• Track inventory, reorder consumables, and make purchasing decisions for new tooling and equipment.
• Develop and enforce structured training, safety protocols, and access controls for all shop equipment.
• Support active FAB1 projects by developing electro‑mechanical prototypes, fixtures, and fabrications when shop capacity allows.

Required profile

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in a machine shop, fab shop, or similar environment.
• Highly organized with a proven ability to bring structure to an unstructured space.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable owning a space independently, taking initiative without waiting for direction.
• Strong communicator able to set and enforce safety and access boundaries.

Required skills

• Deep working knowledge of mills, lathes, laser cutters, welding equipment, and 3D printers.
• Experience training others on shop equipment and safety procedures.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with tool and inventory management systems.