Overview
Machinist & Mechanical Specialist (Hybrid Role) Jobs in Kamloops, BC at Progressive Air Group
Are you a master craftsman who enjoys variety, precision, and solving mechanical puzzles?
Progressive Air is looking for a multi-talented Machinist & Mechanical Specialist to join our engine overhaul team. This is not a high-volume production machining job. There is no mindlessly running the same CNC program thousands of times here. Instead, this is a high-precision, low-volume "specialty repair" environment where your skills truly matter.
Choose Your Path: Career or Partial Retirement
We know that elite mechanical talent comes in different stages of life, so we are offering this role with ultimate flexibility:
- The Part-Time Path (Perfect for Partial Retirement): Keep your mind sharp and your hands busy. Focus primarily on the precision machining, custom tooling, and component refurbishment side of the shop on a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
- The Full-Time Path (Build a Career): Expand your footprint. Combine your machining expertise with heavy-duty mechanical repairs, engine teardowns, and advanced aviation inspections to become a lead component specialist within our facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Precision Machining: Set up and operate manual or CNC lathes and mills to refurbish and repair intricate components for Lycoming and Continental piston engines to strict aviation tolerances.
- Mechanical Support: (Full-Time Focus) Assist in engine teardowns, troubleshooting, and the repair of heavy mechanical assemblies, including engine casings, crankshafts, and specialized accessories.
- Tooling & Jigs: Put your creativity to work by designing and fabricating custom shop tools, jigs, and fixtures to improve overall shop efficiency and safety.
- Inspection & NDT: If qualified, utilize Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methodologies to inspect critical, high-asset aviation components for structural integrity.
- Aviation Documentation: Maintain meticulous, clear records of all machining and inspection work in strict accordance with Transport Canada and OEM standards.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Core Skillset: 5+ years of proven experience as a Machinist. A Red Seal certification or equivalent deeply rooted trade experience is highly valued.
- The "Hybrid" Edge: Background experience in Heavy-Duty Mechanics, Automotive engine building, or Millwright work is a massive asset for our team.
- NDT Capabilities: Level II NDT certification is a major asset and will be directly reflected in your compensation package.
- The Aviation Mindset: You inherently understand that "close enough" is never an option. You take immense pride in the "mechanic’s touch," exact precision measurements, and pristine safety standards.
- Dynamic Problem Solver: You genuinely enjoy a role where you can flex your skills, support daily problem-solving on the floor, and comfortably switch tasks to help keep the shop moving forward.
Why Progressive Air?
At Progressive Air, we repair and overhaul piston aircraft engines with an uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We offer a clean, professional shop environment in beautiful Kamloops, BC, where your expertise is respected, your autonomy is supported, and your work directly impacts flight safety.
Whether you want a steady full-time career or a meaningful part-time outlet for your years of hard-earned craftsmanship, we want to hear from you.
Pay: $28.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
Title: Machinist & Mechanical Specialist (Hybrid Role)
Company: Progressive Air Group
Location: Kamloops, BC
