Heat Treatment Operator

Date Posted:

2026-09-30

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 aerospace leader based in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the largest fleet of airplanes and helicopters in the world in the business, general and regional aviation segments.

In nearly 100 years, we have achieved 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 has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers for 2025 by Forbes, in addition to being ranked the number one employer in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Our headquarters are 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, Canada and around the world.

What will your day-to-day look like?

In a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will be called upon to:

• Work from general instructions, manufacturing method sheets, drawings, processing procedures, and other similar instructions.
• Set up, position, and adjust heat treat furnaces including auxiliary equipment for heat treating, quenching, stress relieving, brazing, cold treating, and annealing operations on parts, tools, and gauges.
• Handle baskets and parts with a hoist and slings.
• Ensure production optimization and priorities according to established quality procedures.
• Perform dimensional and visual checks on parts during the manufacturing process as indicated or required using various types of precision measuring instruments and verification fixtures.
• Check material hardness after heat treatment using hardness measuring devices taking care not to damage critical surfaces.
• Operate multiple close-proximity machines simultaneously.
• Participate in the development of new processes, products, and reworks for method and tool selection.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Keep equipment and work environment clean and in good condition.
• Participate in training and share knowledge with teammates on various equipment and tasks.

What you need to succeed

Requirements:

• Knowledge of thermal processes or any other related training or experience
• Ability to work in a team
• Positive attitude
• Autonomy and rigor
• Sense of initiative
• Manual dexterity
• Fluency in French (oral and written)
• Good understanding and reading of English
• This position is in a French-speaking workplace, nevertheless it requires a basic knowledge of English to understand certain specialized work instructions, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations

Assets

• Diploma of Vocational Studies in aeronautics, machining or any other related field.
• Knowledge of the SAP program
• One to two years of work experience in an industrial environment

What we offer

• Retirement and savings plan program with employer contribution
• Collective insurance program
• Advancement opportunities (career progression)
• Merit program or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycare centers
• Accessibility by transportation or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine gender 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, 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?

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