Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Enfield, NS (Halifax Region)

Pay: $23.93 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour Day/Night Shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

Employment Type: Full-Time | 1-Year Contract

Launch Your Aerospace Career with Pratt & Whitney Canada

Kelly® is proud to partner with Pratt & Whitney Canada, a global leader in aerospace innovation, to recruit Machinists for their Enfield, Nova Scotia facility.

Whether you're an experienced machinist or a student entering your second year of a machining, mechanical, or engineering-related program, this is an exciting chance to gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technology while contributing to the production of world-class aircraft and helicopter engines.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge CNC equipment in a highly collaborative, safety-focused environment, with potential future opportunities for permanent employment and career advancement.

What's in It for You?

- Competitive hourly wage of $23.93-$25.00
- Overtime opportunities
- Weekly vacation pay
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment
- Experience with industry-leading aerospace technology
- Prospect to work for a globally recognized aerospace manufacturer
- Potential for long-term career growth

Key Responsibilities

- Operate CNC lathes, milling machines, robotics, and advanced manufacturing equipment
- Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot production machinery




- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Perform quality checks to ensure production standards are met
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizen and CORE Operating System practices
- Maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training documentation
- Participate in routine equipment maintenance activities
- Support Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S;) initiatives and audits
- Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production targets

Qualifications

- Journeyperson Machinist certification, Mechanical Technician diploma, Engineering degree/diploma, or related education and experience
- Experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to work rotational 12-hour shifts, including nights

Preferred Qualifications

- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience
- Experience in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to work across multiple workstations and processes
- Knowledge of export control requirements
- Previous aerospace manufacturing experience is considered an asset

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
- Comfortable working while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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📌 Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing (Enfield)
🏢 Kelly Services
📍 Enfield