Machine shop Supervisor

Job description

Randstad is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor for a well known client in Hobart. this role will see you lead their machine shop. This is a purely off-the-tools leadership role focused on driving production efficiency, upholding exceptional quality standards, and providing technical guidance to a skilled team. Managing a team of 12 machinists, you will be pivotal in maintaining workflow momentum, solving technical challenges, and ensuring all custom and jobbing work meets engineering specifications.
Key Requirements

Trade Qualification: Mechanical Fitter / Turner & Machinist background.

Manual Machining Expertise: Strong, hands-on background operating manual lathes, millers, and boring machines.

Jobbing Shop Experience: Essential experience working in a fast-paced, high-variance jobbing shop environment.

Leadership Experience: Proven track record supervising tradespeople, assigning work, and managing workshop machinist.

Blueprint Literacy: Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications with high accuracy.

Soft Skills: Clear communication, strong decision making abilities, and a collaborative leadership style.

What's on Offer

Work-Life Balance: Standard Monday to Friday position.

Package: Attractive salary package reflective of your expertise.

Perks: Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card provided for work.

Role Focus: Step into a dedicated supervisory role where your value is driven by leadership, quality control, and technical expertise rather than swinging tools.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced machinist supervisor looking for a well rewarded leadership position in a stable jobbing environment, submit your CV or give Michael Stevenson a call on 0408188096.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 08 Oct, 2026
  • Category: Trades
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary: Hourly Rate
  • Location: Hobart, TAS 7000
  • Job Nature: Full Time

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