Experimental Parts Machinist

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: Canada

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

Who we are?

At Pratt & Whitney, a growing company, we believe that powered flight has transformed, and will continue to transform, the world. That is why we work with an explorer's heart and a perfectionist's tenacity to design, produce and service the world's most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. Our diverse portfolio - comprised of commercial and military engines, as well as engines for business, general and regional aviation, and helicopters - enables us and our customers to move from possible to real.

What awaits you

• Large-scale and world-renowned company
• Innovative products at the cutting edge of technology: new generation aircraft and helicopter engines (PW800, PT6E-series, F135, etc.)
• Development of green and sustainable technologies
• Professional advancement and education programs
• Leadership training and mentoring programs
• Range of employee benefits, savings plan and pension plan
• Recognized practices in health, safety and environment
• Corporate health and wellness program and employee resource groups
• Parental leave assistance program
• Corporate culture valuing diversity, equity and inclusion and community involvement

What you need to succeed

Desired skills:

• Ability to work in a team
• Interest in development and improvement
• Autonomy
• Manual skills
• Analytical mind
• 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.

Education

• DEC in machining technique with AEC
• Mechanical engineering technique
• Aerospace engineering technique

Experience

• Ideally, the candidate will have one to two years of experience

Our Expectations

• Operates a set of machine tools such as conventional and CNC lathes and milling machines, electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment or others.
• May be called upon to develop new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• May be called upon to participate in the development of new parts or processes for the choice of methods or tools.
• Washes, preserves, packs and moves parts ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.

What will your daily life be like?

• Work from drawings, work method, sketches or verbal instructions, concerning the methods and equipment to be used, in order to set up, operate and adjust conventional or CNC machine tools, to machine new, used or developing engine parts. Also, can perform the correction of used or new parts.
• Perform setups and fixing methods, according to the tooling or part to be machined. They select their tooling as needed and perform the assembly and mounting of these in the machine tool.
• From computer software, calculate and program changes for machining and to compensate for dimensional variations of tools, parts or machine condition.
• Perform tests on the first part and the necessary settings, adjustments and alignments for cutting tools, cutting parameters, etc. in order to obtain optimum performance and required dimensions.
• Perform dimensional and visual checks on parts using precision measuring instruments such as verification gauges or CMM and keeps appropriate records up to date.
• Investigate causes of repetitive problems and recommend preventive or corrective actions. Initiate and suggest improvements to work techniques and methods, in order to prevent the repetition of anomalies.
• Work in collaboration with coworkers, planning and programming departments, maintenance group stakeholders as well as those in Logistics and Quality.
• Capable of great autonomy as well as participating in training and sharing their knowledge with teammates.
• Perform maintenance routines (oil levels, filter checks) to ensure the general condition and proper operation of the machine.
• Organize and keep their workstation in order and respect our high standard in terms of occupational health and safety at all times.
• May be required to operate several closely spaced machines simultaneously

What we offer

• Pension 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 daycares
• Accessibility by transit or public 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, audacity and rigor to design, manufacture and service the world's most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. 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.