Machining Shop Supervisor

Job summary

Lead and support machinists operating CNC lathes and mills, assign and coordinate daily work, and train team members to produce custom parts to quality and schedule requirements. Set up and operate machines as needed, support maintenance, and help ensure the shop remains safe, clean, and organized.

Job details

About The Role Our client is seeking a Machining Shop Supervisor to join their CNC shop team. This position will lead the Shop team, providing hands-on guidance and support for team members operating CNC lathes and/or mills to produce a wide variety of custom parts and products. You would support the production of a wide range of low-volume parts for the oil/gas and heavy construction industries, and would be relied on to train new team members, ensure machine setups are done correctly, work is completed to quality and accuracy standards, and within expected schedules. Responsibilities Guide team members in operation of CNC lathes and/or CNC mills, ensuring accurate cutting of metal components and adherence to quality standards Assign daily tasks to machinists, coordinate sequencing, and track progress Support in hiring and training new team members Assist team members in reading and interpreting drawings and fabrication layouts Setup CNC machines, report any required maintenance or repairs, perform routine maintenance Operate machines as needed, providing hands-on mentorship within the shop Work alongside the shop team and manager to ensure all work is completed safely and within scheduled timelines Maintain a clean, organized machine shop Skills And Requirements Experience as a Lead Hand, Foreman, or Supervisor at a machining shop CNC Journeyman Machinist red seal Strong experience operating a CNC lathe and/or CNC mill (experience with both is a plus) Experience operating Okuma and/or Haas equipment (strong asset, not mandatory) Experience producing custom, low-volume, machined components for oil/gas or heavy construction clients Experience machining primarily with steel and other metals Strong organizational and coordination skills Ability to find quick solutions and implement them proactively as problems arise day-to-day Final Thoughts We believe in diversity of thought and experience. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know. While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey. #faber1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

What you’ll do

Lead and support machinists operating CNC lathes and mills, assign and coordinate daily work, and train team members to produce custom parts to quality and schedule requirements. Set up and operate machines as needed, support maintenance, and help ensure the shop remains safe, clean, and organized.

Requirements

Requires experience as a machining shop lead hand, foreman, or supervisor and a CNC Journeyman Machinist Red Seal. Candidates should have strong CNC lathe and/or mill experience, preferably with Okuma or Haas equipment, and experience producing low-volume custom metal components for oil and gas or heavy construction.

Listed skills

• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• CNC Lathe Operation
• CNC Mill Operation
• CNC Machine Setup
• Machining
• Metalworking
• Reading Technical Drawings
• Quality Control
• Team Leadership
• Task Coordination
• Training and Mentoring
• Preventive Maintenance
• Production Scheduling
• Problem-Solving
• Shop Organization
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Energy

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