CNC Machinist

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Group insurance

Advancement opportunities

Merit program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit accessibility

Free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up, operate, and adjust a range of NC machines to manufacture and repair parts at our Longueuil facility. You will read drawings, perform precision inspections, and support quality, maintenance and material turnover while maintaining a safe, organized workstation and following our high standards.

The role requires teamwork in a French-speaking environment with some English for technical terms; training and advancement opportunities are

Qualifications

• DVS in machining techniques required.
• ACS in machining on numerically controlled tools required.
• DEC in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• Teamwork ability and basic English understanding.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC machines (lathes, grinders, mills, EDM, laser cutters) to machine parts.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using gauges and CMMs.
• Support quality management, equipment maintenance and material turnover.
• Keep logs up to date and organize workstation.

Skills

Teamwork

English basics

Education

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in machining techniques

ACS in machining on numerically controlled machine tools

DEC in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

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 leader in the aerospace industry established in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the largest fleet of aircraft and helicopters in the world in the business aviation, general aviation, and regional aviation segments.

In nearly 100 years, we have achieved numerous breakthroughs in the development of engines that transport goods and materials, 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 by Forbes, in addition to being ranked first among employers in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Our headquarters is on the list of top 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?

The blades department is looking for CNC machinists. As a CNC machinist at Pratt & Whitney, you will set up, operate, and adjust a wide range of numerically controlled machine tools - including lathes, grinders, milling machines, electrical discharge machining machines, and laser cutting machines - to machine new parts and repair worn parts.

To do this, you will need to:

• Work from drawings, standard work instructions, drafts, and verbal instructions from the supervisor or team leader
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts using precision measuring instruments such as gauges and coordinate measuring machines

You will also provide support for quality management, equipment maintenance, and material turnover. For this purpose, you will have to:

• Keep logs up to date
• Perform simple deburring
• Make detail installations such as bushings and nuts
• Wash, store, pack, and move parts

You will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and help create a world-class manufacturing environment:

• Ensure that part standards and specifications are met
• Organize and keep your workstation in order
• Comply with our high standards regarding occupational health and safety

You will develop your skills and work closely with your colleagues to improve the work environment:

• Participate in hands-on training to improve your current skills and acquire new competencies
• Share your knowledge and best practices with other team members
• Contribute to the development of new parts or procedures for specific methods and tools

What you need to succeed

Requirements

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in machining techniques
• ACS in machining on numerically controlled machine tools
• DEC in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
• Ability to work in a team
• This position is part of 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.

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
• Transit accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, 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; just look up.

Are you ready to push your limits?