Job Title: CNC Supervisor / Lead Machinist
Department: Machine Shop
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Metal Business Unit
Pay Rule: Hourly
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on CNC Supervisor / Lead Machinist to support our Machine Shop Holder operations department.
This role is ideal for a senior machinist or lead hand who enjoys staying technically involved while taking on leadership responsibility. You will play a key role in programming, setup, and machining while helping guide the day-to-day activities of the shop floor.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Program, set up, and troubleshoot CNC mills and lathes.
- Support complex jobs, new product setups, and process improvements.
- Optimize machining processes, tooling, and cycle times.
Shop Floor Leadership:
- Coordinate daily shop priorities and workflow.
- Support, coach, and guide machinists and operators.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production practices.
Operations Support:
- Work closely with operations and maintenance to meet production targets.
- Identify and resolve production or quality issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Will be required to support after hours emergency orders when required.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of machining experience (manual and CNC).
- Strong CNC programming capability (G-code and/or CAM software such as Mastercam or equivalent).
- Proven experience with manual mills, engine lathes, saws and associated tooling.
- Proven experience with CNC mills and lathes and associated tooling.
- Comfortable leading or mentoring others on the shop floor.
Nice to Have (Not Required):
- College diploma in machining and/or 429A Certificate of Qualification.
- Proficient with using a PC.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Microsoft Navision Dynamics or other ERP system.
- Previous supervisory experience.
Working Conditions:
Exposure to a manufacturing environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
Physical Requirements:
PPEs: Steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses, cut gloves.
- Walking 2+ hours.
- Standing 5+ hours.
- Sitting 2+ hours.
- Lifting 25+ lbs.
- Stair climbing Occasional.
- Ladder Climbing Occasional.
- Travel to work.
- Ability to drive a car or use public transit.
- Bending and Twisting Full torso and upper body repetitive movement.
- Dexterity must have use of both hands (gripping, pinching and fine work).
- Push/Pull +20 lbs.
- Vibration hand, arms shoulders / upper body (Deburr, pedestal grinder).
- Vision Full & clear.
Why Join Us:
- Stay hands-on technically while developing leadership skills.
- Opportunity to shape processes and improve shop performance.
- Clear path for growth into broader operations or leadership roles.
- Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.