Machine Shop Supervisor 220 Highway 14, Chester, NS, B0J 1J0 $40.00 Hourly Location: Chester, Nova Scotia (South Shore, approx 40 minutes from Halifax) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Starting at $40 per hour We are 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.

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. 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.

Red Seal

Machinist certification preferred or equivalent experience.



Minimum 5 years of machining experience in a custom manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining operations. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement. Training and development opportunities Reliable long‑term employment with opportunities for advancement 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 cooperative 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. No phone calls please. #

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