Machinists – Aerospace
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Schedule: Rotating day and night shift (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
Pay: $21–$25/hr
Employment Type: Full-Time, 1-year contract
Vacancy: Immediate openings
AI in Hiring: AI tools will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Join Kelly® and shape the future of aerospace manufacturing with Pratt & Whitney Canada!
Are you ready to bring your precision and passion to a world-renowned company? Kelly® is seeking 2 Machinists to join our client, Pratt & Whitney Canada, on a one-year contract in Enfield, NS — with potential for full-time, permanent roles and advancement!
Whether you’re an experienced machinist or a current student entering your second year of studies, there’s an opportunity for you to grow and thrive with cutting-edge technology and mentorship from industry experts.
You’ll work in a safe, supportive environment, as part of a team producing next-gen aircraft and helicopter engines, utilizing advanced CNC machinery in a 24/7 production schedule. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined professionals or students seeking practical, hands-on aerospace experience.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary with overtime eligibility $21.00 is the starting range with 1 year experience 2+ years $23.93.
- CNC machinist $25.00
- Weekly paid vacation
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Safe, supportive, respectful work environment
- Join a renowned, global company at the forefront of innovation
- Work with state-of-the-art products and technology
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a specialized team to achieve daily goals and uphold high standards
- Engage actively and manage multiple tasks, prioritizing for optimal efficiency
- Operate CNC lathe and milling machines, robotics, and advanced tooling
- Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
- Champion continuous improvement through Kaizen and CORE Operating System
- Maintain and develop standard work processes, training documentation, and routine maintenance
- Support EH&S initiatives and participate in audits
What You Bring
- Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Journeyman Machinist, Mechanical Tech, or relevant education/experience
- Results-driven, high attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with urgency and flexibility
- Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to rotate roles within the department
- Experience in fast-paced manufacturing/production environments
Preferred Skills
- Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting abilities
- Eye for detail and ability to multi-skill across the line
- Willing to work 12-hour shifts including nights, within a 24/7 team
- Knowledge of export controls
Physical Requirements
- Lift/move up to 40 lbs
- Use of PPE required
- Stand, walk, climb, lift, push/pull, crouch, grasp throughout shifts
Why Kelly®?
Kelly® connects ambitious individuals with meaningful opportunities at world-class organizations. We’re all about helping you find what’s next — with the support, guidance, and expert advocacy to launch your aerospace career. Be part of our network of nearly 500,000 skilled professionals worldwide and unlock your potential!
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.
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Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
