Experimental Parts Machinist

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 the heart of an explorer and the persistence of a perfectionist to design, produce, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our diverse portfolio—comprising commercial and military engines, as well as engines for business, general, and regional aviation, and helicopters—allows us and our customers to move from possible to real.

What Awaits You

• World-class, renowned company
• Innovative, cutting-edge products: next-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 benefits, savings plan, and pension plan
• Recognized health, safety, and environmental practices
• Corporate health and wellness program and employee resource groups
• Parental leave assistance program
• Corporate culture valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and community involvement

What You Need to Succeed

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work well in a team
• Interest in development and improvement
• Autonomy
• Manual dexterity
• 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 originate from international organizations.

Education

• DEC in mechanical engineering
• DEC in aerospace engineering
• DEP in machining techniques with ASP

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 while ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.

What Will Your Daily Routine Look Like?

• Work from drawings, work methods, sketches, or verbal instructions regarding methods and equipment to be used, in order to set up, operate, and adjust conventional or CNC machine tools to machine new, used, or developmental engine parts. May also correct used or new parts.
• Set up and fixture according to the tooling or part to be machined. Selects tooling as needed and assembles and mounts them in the machine tool.
• Using computer software, calculate and program changes for machining and to compensate for dimensional variations of tools, parts, or machine conditions.
• Perform first-piece trials and necessary setups, adjustments, and alignments for cutting tools, cutting parameters, etc., to achieve optimum performance and required dimensions.
• Perform dimensional and visual checks on parts using precision measuring instruments such as verification gauges or CMMs and keep appropriate logs.
• Investigate causes of recurring problems and recommend preventive or corrective actions. Initiate and suggest improvements to work techniques and methods to prevent the recurrence of anomalies.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues, planning and programming departments, maintenance group stakeholders, as well as Logistics and Quality.
• Capable of high autonomy and of participating in training and sharing knowledge with teammates.
• Perform maintenance routines (oil levels, filter checks) to ensure the general condition and proper functioning of the machine.
• Organize and maintain the workstation in order and respect our high standard of occupational health and safety at all times.
• May be called upon to operate multiple nearby machines simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Pension and savings 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 daycare facilities
• Accessibility via public transit or 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, 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?