Calibration Technician - Weekday Day Shift

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

Job summary

RTX Oakville site is seeking a Calibration Technician to maintain meteorology equipment calibration and support 5S initiatives in Quality Control.

You will perform in-house calibration and coordinate contractors, ensuring traceability and documentation. The role supports audits and applies Lean techniques to improve workflow and data tracking in MS Office and SAP environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 2+ years Calibration experience and 3+ years Inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate calibration of tooling and equipment for Oakville Meteorology per regulatory requirements.
• Performs in-house calibration for instruments like micrometers, torque wrenches, dial bore gauges.
• Coordinates contractors and vendors for equipment calibration.
• Ensures full traceability of calibrations and documentation.
• Supports audits related to site calibration requirements.
• Coordinates steps to protect product when calibration is expired or out of tolerance.
• Develops software for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Leads events to optimize workflow in respective areas.
• 5S optimization of digital and physical workspace.
• Creates Standard Work documents and participates in CI events.

Skills

Calibration experience

Inspection experience

MS Office

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S 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.

In this position, you will report to the Quality Control Supervisors and will work on maintaining all meteorology equipment calibration for the Oakville site, along with supporting the 5S initiatives in both Quality control areas.

Work Shift

Weekday Days (Monday-Friday: 7A-3P OR 8A-4P)

What You Will Do

• Maintains accurate Calibration of all tooling and equipment in regard to Oakville Meteorology, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform in-house calibration for instruments like Micrometers, torque wrenches, dial bore gauges, etc.-some experience with calibration required.
• Coordination of all contractors & vendors required for Calibration of equipment.
• Ensure full traceability of all calibrations and associated documentation.
• Support all Audits with regards to site Calibration requirements.
• Ensure all necessary steps are taken to protect product when calibration is found to be expired or out of tolerance.
• Software creation for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Lead events to optimize workflow in areas.
• 5S optimization – Digital and Physical workspace.
• Create Standard Work documents.
• Participating in Continuous Improvement Events.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic computer software (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• 2 or more years of Calibration Experience.
• 3 or more years of Inspection Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages to the 4th decimal point.
• The ability to utilize computer systems including input of data and retrieval of information for inspections and configuration purposes.
• The ability to review documents and identify and resolve any errors or missing information.
• Ability to use operating software including SAP.
• 3+ years in an Aerospace or similar inspection role.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Techniques and applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work different shifts.
• Please be advised that the successful candidate must meet all requirements under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) & Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD) and be eligible to work in Canada. Securing CGD Clearance, as required by Canadian law, may take 1-2 weeks for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and up to 5 months or longer for all others.

Company Culture

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 that 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.

Location and Role Type

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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Salary and Benefits

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.

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 these 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.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

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.