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Machine Shop Supervisor
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About the role
220 Highway 14, Chester, NS, B0J 1J0
$40.00 Hourly
Machine Shop Supervisor
Location: Chester, Nova Scotia (South Shore, approx 40 minutes from Halifax)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour
Our company is a leading manufacturer of custom marine and industrial equipment serving global markets including marine defence, coast guard, naval, offshore, and commercial customers. Our team designs, machines, fabricates, assembles, and tests high-quality engineered products from our facility on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
Position Summary
The Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Machine Shop department. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this position provides hands-on leadership to skilled machinists while ensuring production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily Machine Shop operations and personnel. Coordinate workflow and production priorities to meet schedules and customer commitments. Assign work and provide technical guidance to machinists. Monitor productivity, labour utilization, quality, and efficiency. Promote and enforce safe work practices and company policies. Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and leadership to team members. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and other departments. Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Coordinate equipment maintenance requirements and support operational uptime.
Qualifications
Red Seal Machinist certification preferred or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of machining experience in a custom manufacturing environment. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining operations. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive group benefits plan Group RRSP with employer matching Safety boot and prescription safety glasses allowances Training and development opportunities Stable long-term employment with opportunities for advancement
Why Work With Us
We are a Canadian‑owned company located in Chester, Nova Scotia, where we have designed and built custom marine equipment under one roof since 1906. Our machinists work on interesting, non‑production projects, including lightweight aluminum winches for research vessels, launch and recovery systems (LARS) for oceanographic and polar missions, and custom marine cranes, winches, and deck equipment used on workboats, patrol vessels, and scientific platforms worldwide.
Much of our work is one‑off or small‑batch, engineered to meet demanding weight, space, and performance requirements. Machinists are involved throughout the build and see their work go from raw material through machining, assembly, and in‑house testing, often supporting real-world marine research, defence, and exploration missions.
We offer competitive pay in the South Shore, long‑term stability, and a collaborative shop culture where engineering and manufacturing work closely together. If you value custom machining, technical challenge, and pride in what you build, this is a shop where your skills are fully used.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations due to accessibility are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
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