CNC Machinist

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

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

In nearly 100 years, we have achieved numerous breakthroughs in the development of engines that transport cargo and equipment, fight forest fires, and transport passengers.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes, in addition to being ranked first among employers in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Our head office appears on the list of top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal region, in Canada and around the world.

What your daily routine will look like

The turbine department is looking for CNC machinists. As a CNC machinist at Pratt & Whitney, you will set up, operate, and adjust a wide range of numerically controlled machine tools – including lathes, grinders, milling machines, electrical discharge machining machines, and laser cutting machines – to machine new parts and repair worn parts.

To do this, you will need to:

• Work from drawings, standard work directives, rough drafts, 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 provide support for quality management, equipment maintenance, and material turnover. To this end, you will have to:

• Keep logbooks up to date
• Perform simple deburring
• Make detail installations such as bushings and nuts
• Wash, store, pack, and move parts

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

• Ensure that part standards and specifications are met
• Organize and keep your workstation in order
• Comply with our high standards regarding occupational health and safety

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

• Participate in practical training to improve your current skills and acquire new skills
• 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

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in machining techniques
• ASP Machining on numerically controlled machine tools
• DEC in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
• Ability to work in a team
• This position is part of 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 emanate from international organizations.

What we offer:

• Retirement and savings plan program with employer contribution
• Group insurance program
• Advancement opportunities (career progression)
• Merit program 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 rigor to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, 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; You just have to look up.

Are you ready to push your limits?