Experimental Parts Machinist

Date Posted:

2026-09-21

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG

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 largest fleet of aircraft and helicopters in the world in the business, general and regional aviation segments.

In nearly 100 years, we have made numerous breakthroughs in the development of engines that transport goods 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 according to Forbes, in addition to being ranked first among employers in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Our headquarters is listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal region, across Canada and around the world.

Our Expectations

• Operate a set of machine tools such as conventional and CNC lathes and milling machines, electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment or others.
• May be called upon to develop new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• May be called upon to participate in the development of new parts or processes for the choice of methods or tools.
• Wash, preserve, pack and move parts while ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Work from drawings, working methods, sketches or verbal instructions concerning methods and equipment to use in order to set up, operate and adjust conventional or CNC machine tools to machine new, used or developing engine parts. Also, may perform correction of used or new parts.
• Carry out setups and clamping methods according to the tooling or part to be machined. Select tooling as needed and assemble and mount them in the machine tool.
• Using computer software, calculate and program changes for machining and to compensate for dimensional variations of tools, parts or machine condition.
• Perform first-piece trials and necessary adjustments and alignments for cutting tools, cutting parameters, etc. to obtain optimum performance and required dimensions.
• Perform dimensional and visual checks on parts using precision measuring instruments such as verification gauges or CMM and keep appropriate records up to date.
• Investigate causes of repetitive problems and recommend preventive or corrective actions. Initiate and suggest improvements to work techniques and methods to prevent the repetition of anomalies.
• Work in collaboration with coworkers, planning and programming services, maintenance group stakeholders as well as Logistics and Quality.
• Capable of high autonomy as well as participating in training and sharing knowledge with teammates.
• Perform routine maintenance (oil levels, filter checks) to ensure general condition and proper operation of the machine.
• Organize and maintain the workstation in order and respect our high standard of occupational health and safety at all times.
• May be required to operate several close machines simultaneously.

What you need to succeed

Desired skills:

• Ability to work in a team
• Interest in development and improvement
• Autonomy
• Manual dexterity
• Analytical mind
• This position is in a French-speaking work environment, nevertheless it requires basic knowledge of English to understand certain specialized work instructions, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations.

Education

• DEP in machining technique with ASP
• Mechanical engineering technique
• Aerospace engineering technique

Experience

• Ideally, the candidate will have one to two years of experience

What we offer

• Retirement and savings 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 daycares
• Accessibility by transit or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of lightening the text. We will review job applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, audacity 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?

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services to commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses — Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the cutting edge of known science by imagining and delivering solutions that push the boundaries of quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics, and cybersecurity. The company, born in 2020 from the combination of Raytheon Company and the aerospace businesses of United Technologies Corporation, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.