Sheet Metal Worker, Aerospace Manufacturing

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

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 located 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 was recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers in 2025 according to Forbes, in addition to being ranked first among employers in the aerospace and defense industry in the country! Our headquarters is ranked among the best 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 daily routine 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, 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 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.
• Drive 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 several 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 compliance with standards and specifications. Take necessary items from stores and bins and report material issues and requirements 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 area clean and in good condition.
• Participate in training and sharing 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

Required Requirements:

• Holder of a DEP in precision sheet metal work
• Mastery of documentation and blueprint reading (manufacturing drawing);
• 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, nevertheless 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 matching
• Group insurance program
• Advancement opportunities (career progression)
• Merit program or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Public transit accessibility or transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine 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?

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services to commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science by imagining and delivering solutions that push the limits of quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics, and cybersecurity. Born in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation's aerospace businesses, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.