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Machinist – Aerospace Manufacturing
@ Kelly Services
Enfield, Nova Scotia
Overview
Kelly Services is recruiting Machinists for Pratt & Whitney Canada's Enfield, Nova Scotia facility, a one-year full-time contract. The work involves operating and setting up CNC lathes, milling machines and robotics to produce aircraft and helicopter engine parts, with rotating 12-hour day and night shifts. Pay is $23.93 to $25.00 per hour, with overtime and weekly vacation pay.
Pay:
$25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate and set up CNC lathes, milling machines and robotics
- Perform quality checks to production standards
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Support continuous improvement and EH&S initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson Machinist certification, Mechanical Technician diploma or engineering credential, or related experience
- Experience operating CNC machinery in manufacturing
- Flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights
- Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 40 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Machinist |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Machining, Mechanical Technician, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Paid training |
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Kelly Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 104 |
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 opportunity 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
- Opportunity 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)
Apply today!
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