Machine Shop Supervisor

We are loooking for a **Champion**
If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for machining and team development, we’d love to hear from you

We are a growing CNC machine shop seeking an experienced CNC Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a team of up to 20 machinists. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance managing people, overseeing production, and improving processes. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Mazatrol (conversational) programming, G-code, and Fusion 360 for design and setups.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead & Manage: Supervise a team of machinists, mentor staff, and develop lead roles to streamline operations.
Machine Setups & Modifications: Hands-on setups for Mazak, Doosan, and Haas machines. Work with 2-axis turning, 4-axis milling, and help implement 5-axis milling.
Programming & Design: Use Fusion 360 for creating setups, programming, and modifications. Lead the transition toward a G-code-based environment.
Production Oversight: Manage both custom and batch production runs (from 1 to 500 parts), ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
Adaptability: Play an active role in driving the shop’s development and adjusting to new processes, tools, and technology.
Qualifications:
Expert in Mazatrol for lathe programming and G-code for mills.
Proven experience with Fusion 360 for setup design and modifications.
Experience in custom machine shop settings with frequent setups and adjustments.
Leadership experience managing a CNC team, improving productivity, and holding the team accountable for quality and output.
Knowledge of Mazak, Doosan, and Haas machines, with the ability to handle programming transitions.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to a growing environment.
If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for machining and team development, we’d love to hear from you

Advantages
Amazing
Location: Edmonton, AB
(Relocation assistance available for out-of-town candidates $3.000)

Salary Range:
$110,000 to $115,000 with bonus potential.

Benefits Package:

Excellent benefits plan, including RRSP matching
Dental, eye and more..
2-3 weeks paid vacation
Relocation allocation for out-of-town interviews
Benefits after 6 months (negotiable for the right candidate)

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Daily Operations Management:
Overseeing machining processes, managing production schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met. Responsibilities include maintaining quality control, enforcing safety protocols, managing inventory and resources, and implementing process improvements.

You need exprience in lathe conversational programming (with the majority on Mazitrol).
Needs to be able to do design in fusion 30 as well as writeout set-ups in longhand
Needs expereince in a custom machine shop settings. be able to do multiple set ups and modifications on lathes and milling machines
Have expreince in set ups and modifications on Mazak and Doosan 4 axis milling machines
Epereince in conversational as well as g-code set ups for lathes
needs expreince in overseeing and managing a machine shop team in production. needs to be able to audit , coach mentor and be accountable for the teams production levels including being accountable for waste.

Team Leadership & Development:
Supervising and mentoring machinists and staff, providing training and guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.

CNC Programming & Troubleshooting:
Acting as the lead G-code programmer, using CAD/CAM software (currently Fusion 360, with consideration for Mastercam or other options) to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs. Refining tool paths, resolving program issues, and ensuring efficient setups for precision and productivity.

Coordination with Other Departments:
Collaborating with engineers, purchasing, and management to align production goals with company objectives. Troubleshooting operational issues and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality production.

Technical Requirements:

Proficiency in G-code programming
Familiarity with Fusion 360, with openness to transitioning to other CAD/CAM software like Mastercam
Experience with a variety of CNC machines, including Mazak, Doosan, Haas, and Hurco
Strong background in 2-axis turning and 4-5 axis milling
Ideal Candidate Profile:

A hands-on supervisor who leads by example on the shop floor
Strong problem-solving skills, able to step in and make immediate improvements to operations
Compassionate, yet assertive in holding team members accountable
Excellent communicator, with a passion for team development
Experience in managing production, overseeing up to 20 people, with a goal of reducing the team size through developing lead roles

Qualifications
Qualifications:
Expert in Mazatrol for lathe programming and G-code for mills.
Proven experience with Fusion 360 for setup design and modifications.
Experience in custom machine shop settings with frequent setups and adjustments.
Leadership experience managing a CNC team, improving productivity, and holding the team accountable for quality and output.
Knowledge of Mazak, Doosan, and Haas machines, with the ability to handle programming transitions.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to a growing environment.
If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for machining and team development, we’d love to hear from you
We are seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor with the expertise to lead day-to-day CNC shop operations. This role will oversee up to 20 people (potentially reducing to 8 with the development of lead hands), managing everything from staffing to production, quality control, and the transition to a more streamlined G-code-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with a strong technical background, and an assertive yet compassionate leadership style.

Summary
Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned shop floor leader to make an impact in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment. We are planning major improvements to streamline our production, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in driving this transformation.

If you are ready to take charge, lead a team, and improve operational efficiency,

If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for machining and team development, we’d love to hear from you

Send me an email and we can chat

tina.rodgers@randstad.ca

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