Sheet Metal Worker, Development and Tooling

Date Posted: 2026-07-28

Country: Canada

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

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About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global aerospace leader based in Longueuil. We manufacture 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 made 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 the #1 employer in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Our headquarters are on the list of top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these awards confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal region, Canada, and around the world.

What will your daily routine look like?

General Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and rework operations on engine parts and detail assemblies.
• Set up, operate, and adjust sheet metal working machines such as laser cutting, presses, and plasma spray 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 any 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 keep proper records of various parameters to establish efficient operations with statistical process control.
• Drive a forklift to move hydraulic press fixtures.
• Drive and adjust mechanical or hydraulic presses with electronic/mechanical/manual adjustment to perform forming, punching, deburring, cutting, and trimming operations on engine parts.
• Perform forming operations and required adjustments to compensate for material springback and for parts in development.
• May be required to operate several closely located machines simultaneously.

Specific Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new processes, products, and reworks for the choice 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 manager.
• 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.
• Keep equipment and work environment clean and in good condition.
• Participate in training and share knowledge with teammates regarding various equipment and tasks.
• Perform other similar tasks of lesser or equal complexity related to the aforementioned functions.
• Report difficulties to the department manager.

What you need to succeed

Required Requirements

• Holder of a DCS (DEP) 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 systems, and SAP;
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Targeted Field of Study

Aeronautics

What we offer

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Advancement opportunities (career progression)
• Merit program or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transit accessibility or public transit program and free parking