Sheet Metal Worker, Overhaul Center

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 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 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 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, 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 cutting, presses, plasma spray machines, and shot peening.
• Perform deburring, weld preparation, marking, washing, all-types masking, scraping, polishing, cutting, drilling, riveting, dent removal, spot welding, and sandblasting on various parts, including manufacturing defect correction.
• Work from verbal instructions, manufacturing method sheets, schedules, drawings, and other written instructions, and make all necessary changes and adjustments to meet requested 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 required adjustments to compensate for material springback and for developing parts.
• May be required to operate multiple nearby machines simultaneously.

Specific Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new processes, products, and repairs for method and tool selection.
• Wash, preserve, package, identify, and move parts while ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.
• Take necessary items from stores and columns 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 duties of lesser or equal complexity related to the aforementioned functions.
• Report difficulties to the department supervisor.

What you need to succeed

• DEC in Precision Sheet Metal Work
• Mastery of documentation and drawing reading (manufacturing drawing);
• Excellent learning ability;
• Analytical mind and problem-solving capability (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 takes place 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 originate 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
• 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 the job application of all qualified candidates.

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