Toolmaker

Do you have solid experience in tool making and assembly, have you worked in the manufacturing or aerospace sector and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for 1 Toolmaker to join our tooling department team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work with tooling department.

You will be part of the tooling team responsible to support the production and work in conjunction with the tooling method group.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as a Toolmaker will be to build, modify, repair, and maintain the mechanical tools, jigs, and equipment used in the manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance of aircraft. You must master general mechanical, machining, and tooling skills.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we help you work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we promote flexibility in our ways of working to foster innovation.

Your challenges:

• Read and interpret mechanical tooling plans, 3D models, and technical specifications;

• Manufacture, assemble, and adjust mechanical components for the creation or modification of jigs and production tools;

• Operate conventional machine tools (milling machine, lathe, drill press, etc.) or CNC machines to machine parts with precision;

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and malfunctions on production tools and equipment;

• Ensure the conformity and dimensional calibration of tooling using precision measuring instruments (metrology);

• Participate in the continuous improvement and design of mechanical tooling systems;

• Advise supervisor of any broken or defective tools and/or equipment used;

• Participate in the training of new employees and/or trainees on the mechanical aspect of tooling;

• Enforce company Occupational Health and Safety rules at all times.

Your boarding pass:

• DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) in Toolmaking, Machining, or AEC in Tooling/Mechanics (or relevant field) with 3 years of experience;

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, fitting, and assembling mechanical tools;

• Proficiency in reading mechanical blueprints and using precision measurement instruments;

• Experience in aerospace and/or jig manufacturing is an asset;

• Applied, rigorous and organized;

• Great attention to detail and precision;

• Analytical mind and problem solving skills;

• Strength and manual dexterity;

• Possible on-call duties during week-ends and/or holiday seasons.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Legal entity:

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership

Contract type:

Union

Experience level:

Professional

Job family:

Production means/Maintenance

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At Airbus, we help you work, connect and collaborate more easily and more flexibly. Wherever possible, we promote flexible working arrangements to foster innovative thinking.

About us

As a manufacturer of commercial aircraft, with Space & Defense and Helicopters divisions, Airbus is Europe's largest aerospace company and a global leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international, with some 148,000 employees at 180 sites worldwide. The company has final assembly lines for aircraft and helicopters in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

In Canada, more than 4,500 people work at Airbus's ten sites and offices, including more than 4,000 in Quebec.

The main production sites are the headquarters of the A220 commercial aircraft program and Airbus Atlantic Canada, both located in Mirabel, Quebec. Other Airbus sites and subsidiaries are located in Ontario - Airbus Helicopters Canada in Fort Erie and NAVBLUE in Waterloo - in Nova Scotia and Quebec.

A member of the Airbus family for more than five years, the A220, designed and assembled in Quebec and renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility, has become a preferred choice for airlines.