About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry established in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that equip the largest fleet of aircraft 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 aerospace and defense industry in the country! Our headquarters is featured 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 will your day-to-day look like?

General responsibilities

• Perform assembly and rework operations on engine part components and detail assemblies.

• Set up, operate, and adjust sheet metal working machines such as laser cutters, presses, plasma spray machines, and shot peening machines.

• Perform deburring, weld preparation, marking, washing, masking of all types, scraping, polishing, cutting, drilling, riveting, dent removal, spot welding, and sandblasting on various parts, including the correction of manufacturing defects.

• Work from verbal instructions, manufacturing method sheets, schedules, drawings, and other written instructions, and make all necessary changes and adjustments to meet required dimensions.

• Perform dimensional and visual checks on parts during the manufacturing process as indicated or required using various types of precision measuring instruments and verification gauges, and maintain appropriate logs of various parameters to establish efficient operations with statistical process control.

• Operate a forklift to move hydraulic press fixtures.

• Operate and adjust mechanical or hydraulic presses with electronic/mechanical/manual adjustment to perform forming, piercing, deburring, cutting, and trimming operations on engine parts.

• Perform forming operations and adjustments required to compensate for material springback and for developing parts.

• May be required to operate multiple closely spaced machines simultaneously.

Specific responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new processes, products, and reworks for the selection of methods and tools.

• Wash, preserve, package, identify, and move parts while ensuring standards and specifications are met.

• Take necessary items from stores and bins and report issues and material needs to the supervisor.

• Perform routine maintenance to ensure, among other things, that fluid levels are adequate, filters are clean, and the general condition of the machine complies with the checklist. Maintain equipment and work environment clean and in good condition.

• Participate in training and share knowledge with teammates on various equipment and tasks.

• Perform other similar tasks of lesser or equal complexity related to the aforementioned functions.

• Report difficulties to the department supervisor.

What you need to succeed

• DVS in precision sheet metal work

• Mastery of documentation and blueprint reading (manufacturing drawings);

• Excellent learning capacity;

• Analytical mind and problem-solving ability (comprehension and logic);

• Interpersonal skills: teamwork and positive attitude;

• Familiarity with computer systems, Windows operating system, and SAP;

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.

• 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 emanate from international organizations.

Field of study

Aeronautics

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

• Transit accessibility 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?