About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry based in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of aircraft and helicopters in the business, general, and regional aviation sectors.

Over nearly 100 years, we have made numerous breakthroughs in the development of engines that transport goods and equipment, fight forest fires, and carry passengers.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of the 10 Best Employers in Canada in 2025 by Forbes and was ranked number one among employers in the country’s aerospace and defense industry! Our headquarters is listed among the best employers in the Montreal area. Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal area, across Canada, and around the world.

What will your day-to-day look like?

The Turbine Department is seeking CNC machinists. As a CNC machinist at Pratt & Whitney, you will set up, operate, and adjust a wide range of computer-numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools—including lathes, grinders, milling machines, EDM machines, and laser cutting machines—to machine new parts and repair worn parts.

To do this, you will:

• Work from drawings, standard work instructions, rough sketches, and verbal instructions from the supervisor or team leader
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts using precision measuring instruments such as gauges and coordinate measuring machines

You will also support quality management, equipment maintenance, and material handling. To this end, you will:

• Maintain logbooks
• Perform simple deburring
• Install small components such as bushings and nuts
• Clean, organize, package, and move parts

You will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and help create a world-class manufacturing environment by:

• Ensuring that part standards and specifications are met
• Organizing and keeping your workstation tidy
• Adhering to our high standards for occupational health and safety

You will develop your skills and work closely with your colleagues to improve the work environment:

• Participate in hands-on training to improve your current skills and acquire new ones
• Share your knowledge and best practices with other team members
• Contribute to the development of new parts or procedures for specific methods and tools

What You Need to Succeed

Requirements

• Vocational diploma (DEP) in Machining Technology
• ASP in CNC Machine Tool Operation
• DEC in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Ability to work in a team
• This position is in a French-speaking work environment; however, it requires a basic knowledge of English to understand certain specialized work instructions, drawings, and technical terms that may come from international organizations.

What we offer:

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycare centers
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the world’s most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to our customers’ success, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day; just look up. Are you ready to go above and beyond?