Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is hiring a Machine Shop Manager in our Jacksonville, FL location. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in precision-driven environments, with a focus on excellence, development, and safety to deliver high-quality ship repair outcomes. Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world.
Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
The Machine Shop Manager is responsible for leading and managing all machine shop operations in support of ship repair, overhaul, maintenance, and fabrication for critical components for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, government, and commercial vessels. This role leads a team of skilled machine shop technicians responsible for rebuilding custom parts, restoring damaged components, and developing practical repair solutions that preserve the integrity of ship repair projects.
The Machine Shop Manager directly manages a team of approximately 10 to 20 employees, including supervisors and shop personnel. Domestic and international travel may be required.
Essential Functions
Monitor critical ship repairs through precision repair, restoration, reverse engineering, and custom fabrication solutions to return damaged or obsolete equipment to operational service, ensuring quality and system integrity Collaborate with key stakeholders to support enterprise-wide ship repair planning, budget objectives, and vessel delivery timelines. Manage ship repair schedules, project milestones, productivity, and quality standards to ensure work complies with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements Oversee equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and calibration activities while monitoring labor, material usage, and budget performance Other duties as assigned
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Fincantieri Marine Systems, LLC (FMS) is a U.S. corporation and part of Fincantieri Group of Italy. FMS provides marine diesel engine power system products and services to defense and commercial industry customers.