Machine Shop Supervisor

NOV Inc. • Conroe, TX

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About The Position

The Machine Shop Supervisor leads machinists and shop employees to complete jobs safely, meet customer specifications, and deliver on schedule. The role reinforces safe work practices, addresses hazards and quality issues promptly, and monitors production to identify and resolve risks to employee safety, part quality, or delivery. Performance is tracked through safety incidents and corrective actions, scrap and rework, and on-time delivery.

The supervisor supports daily production, coordinates jobs and resources, and operates CNC machines as needed, including Haas and Doosan equipment. The position works with employees and other functions to resolve machining and workflow issues, maintain quality, improve shop processes using Lean principles, and train employees in consistent shop practices.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience working in a CNC job shop.
• Hands-on ability to operate CNC machines; experience with Haas and Doosan machines is required.
• Oilfield or oil-and-gas machining experience.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles in a shop environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and machining specifications.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, workholding, and inspection practices.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and producing quality work.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Prior experience leading or supervising shop employees, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support machinists and shop employees in daily production.
• Plan and coordinate jobs, staffing, machine time, and priorities to meet delivery commitments.
• Set up and run CNC machines as needed, including Haas and Doosan equipment.
• Monitor production quality and ensure parts meet drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Work with employees to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and workflow issues.
• Apply Lean principles to improve shop organization, efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and reinforce safety procedures.
• Coordinate with programming, quality, maintenance, and management to keep work moving.
• Track production progress and promptly communicate scheduling or quality concerns.
• Help train employees and develop consistent shop practices.
• Track safety incidents and corrective actions, scrap and rework, and on-time delivery.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar invested.
• Competitive medical plans effective on the date of hire.
• Free MDLIVE virtual visits when enrolled in an NOV medical plan.
• Free preventive medical and dental care for the entire family when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician.
• Free Basic Life and AD&D insurance at two times annual salary for full-time employees.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year for regular full-time employees, prorated based on start date; relevant pre-NOV experience may be considered for vacation accruals.
• Up to 11 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED