Assembly Technician - Weekend Night

Prattwhitney; Oakville; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

RTX’s Oakville facility is seeking an Assembly Technician for the weekend night shift to assemble and test landing gear components. You will report to the Assembly Supervisor and work on MLG/NLG systems, linkages, actuators, and LRUs per drawings and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3+ years in landing gear or aerospace assembly, with knowledge of hydraulic and electrical controls and safe crane operation. ITAR/CCGP eligibility is required; AMT certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus college/trade program
• 3+ years of landing gear assembly or similar manufacturing experience
• Understand hydraulic and electrical control systems and test equipment
• Ability to read assembly instructions and blueprints
• Able to operate an overhead crane safely
• Must be eligible to work in Canada; ITAR/CCGP requirements apply
• AMT certification would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test landing gear shock struts and components per drawings and test procedures
• Perform replacement/repair/retro-fit of landing gear components per process sheets
• Conduct electrical/hydraulic functional tests per instructions
• Contribute to TPM, LEAN, 5S, and FOD prevention in the cell
• Support continuous improvement and standard work development
• Perform operator-self-verification and other duties as assigned

Skills

Landing gear assembly experience

Hydraulic & electrical control systems

Ability to follow drawings/blueprints

Overhead crane operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College/trade program certification

Tools

Test equipment operation

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE Position Role Type: Onsite At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Assembly Technician who will be reporting to the Assembly Supervisor on the weekend night shift. As Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing of landing gear and or landing gear components. Work Location: Oakville Facility, Ontario – Canada Shift Hours – Weekend Night Shift (Friday - Sunday) 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for assembling and testing of landing gear shock struts and components per Collins drawing and Acceptance Test Procedure requirements
• Perform replacement / repair / retro-fit of MLG, NLG, Linkages, Actuators and LRU’s per Assembly Process Sheets, Engineering Instructions and drawing requirements
• Perform electrical / hydraulic functional tests per Engineering Instruction and Acceptance Test Procedures
• Work in a safe team-oriented environment and participate as an active member of the implementation & execution of TPM, LEAN, 5S, and FOD prevention principles
• Support and promote continuous improvement, 5S activities and Standard Work Development in the cell.
• Support quality initiatives by performing operator-self-verification (OSV)
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g. sub-assemblies, sealing, bushing installation, calibration & shelf life activities)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent work experience plus recognized and accredited college/trade program
• Previous Landing Gear Assembly experience or 3 or more years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/aerospace environment
• Demonstrated understanding of hydraulic & electrical control systems and using test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to follow assembly instructions and/or blueprints
• Demonstrated ability to operate and use an overhead crane in a safe manner
• Demonstrated ability to follow strict safety practices and procedures.
• The selected candidate has to be eligible to work in Canada; successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP
• Aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) certification would be an asset

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Benefits

• RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program.
• Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under this annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
• Eligible for Referral Bonus

The salary range for this role is 74,068 CAD – 87,144 CAD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for 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 as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.