By applying specialized coatings, CIM transforms raw or worn components into high-performance parts that can withstand the harshest environments. Our coatings directly impact the reliability of downhole tools, power generation systems, and industrial machinery used around the world.

Our Shop Supervisor oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include managing workflows, training staff, monitoring production output, and enforcing safety protocols.

This is a physically and mentally demanding position in a quick-paced, deadline-driven work environment where overtime is expected.

What You'll Do

Manage Workflows: Organize and assign tasks to production team members to meet production goals.

Monitor Production Output: Ensure that production meets quality standards and specifications.

Train Staff: Provide training and onboarding for new employees, focusing on safety procedures and operational protocols.

Enforce Safety Protocols: Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and conducting safety training sessions.

Support Production Output: When required, prepare components for coating projects, assist operators by setting up equipment, operate the coating equipment, load and unload materials by hand or using a forklift, order supplies and materials, manage inventory, pick up or deliver components from/to Client sites.

Maintenance: Manage the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and our facility.

Report Performance: Report on production performance to senior management.

Customer Communications: Communicate directly to our Clients on an as-needed basis.



The ability to work with clients to identify coating requirements and coating solutions.

Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Attitude: Strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Experience: a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role within a thermal spray facility, along with;

o previous experience with sand- or grit-blasting, and

o knowledge or experience with ID & OD cylindrical grinding practices, and

o knowledge or experience with CNC machining.

o knowledge or experience in identifying customer requirements and providing coating solutions.

Technical Skills: Proficient in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools. Ability to read and follow basic instructions, drawings, or measurements.

Leadership Skills: Strong organizational and leadership abilities with a results-driven approach. A safety-first mindset and attention to detail.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Skills or Assets: physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods, valid Alberta drivers’ license, with reliable transportation to our Nisku shop and an ability to work overtime.

Why You'll Love It Here

Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime.

Health and dental benefits after probation.

On-the-job training and opportunities to develop skills.

Company-provided PPE and safety gear.

Great working hours.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nisku, AB T9E 7Y3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Thermal Spray Shop Supervisor (Nisku)
🏢 Canadian Industrial Metallizing (CIM
📍 Nisku