Machining Shop Supervisor

Faber Technologies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Faber Technologies in Calgary, Alberta seeks a Machining Shop Supervisor to lead the CNC shop team, guiding operators on lathes and mills to produce various custom parts for oil/gas and heavy construction sectors. You will train new hires, ensure proper setups, and maintain quality and on-time delivery.

You will oversee task assignment, maintenance reporting, and safety, while mentoring staff in a hands-on environment and sustaining a clean, efficient shop floor.

Qualifications

• Lead Hand/Foreman/Supervisor experience in a machining shop.
• CNC Lathe and/or CNC Mill operation experience.
• Experience producing low-volume parts for oil/gas or heavy construction.
• Experience machining steel and other metals.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and fabrication layouts.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members in CNC lathe/mill operations, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Assign daily tasks, coordinate sequencing, and track progress.
• Assist in hiring and training new team members.
• Read and interpret drawings and fabrication layouts.
• Set up CNC machines, report maintenance needs, perform routine maintenance.
• Operate machines while mentoring shop staff as needed.
• Collaborate with the manager to meet schedules and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized machine shop.

Skills

Lead Hand

Foreman

Shop Supervisor

CNC Red Seal

CNC Lathe

CNC Mill

Okuma Machines

Haas Machines

Oil & Gas Parts

Heavy Construction

Steel Machining

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CNC Journeyman Machinist Red Seal

Tools

Okuma Equipment

Haas Equipment

Job description

About The Role Our client is seeking a Machining Shop Supervisor to join their CNC shop team.

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.