Experimental Parts Machinist

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Collective insurance

Career progression

Merit program

Health & wellness program

Telemedicine

Recreational club

Nearby daycares

Transit & free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate conventional and CNC machines to manufacture engine parts from drawings. You will perform tool changes, clamp parts, and program changes from computer software to ensure dimensional accuracy.

Qualifications include a DEP in machining techniques with ASP or related mechanical/aerospace tech, and ideally 1–2 years of experience. Bilingual English/French basics preferred; attractive benefits and career progression

Qualifications

• DEP in machining techniques with ASP (education requirement).
• Mechanical engineering technique (education requirement).
• Aerospace engineering technique (education requirement).
• Ideally, 1–2 years of experience in machining or related role.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional or CNC machine tools to produce engine parts, following drawings and methods.
• Carry out setups and clamping, select tooling, and mount parts in the machine tool.
• From computer software, program changes to machine and compensate for variations.
• Perform first-piece trials and adjust settings for optimum dimensions and performance.
• Conduct dimensional and visual checks using precision gauges and record results.
• Collaborate with planning, maintenance, logistics and quality teams on processes.
• Maintain high safety standards and keep workstation tidy; may operate multiple machines.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Development and improvement

Manual skills

Analytical mind

English basics

Education

DEP in machining techniques with ASP

Mechanical engineering technique

Aerospace engineering technique

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

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 airplanes 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 ensure the transport of goods and material, 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 according to Forbes, in addition to being ranked first among employers in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Our head office appears on the palmares of the best 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.

Our Expectations

• Operate 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.
• Wash, preserve, pack, and move parts while ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.

What your daily routine will look like

• Work from drawings, work methods, sketches, or verbal instructions concerning methods and equipment to use, in order to set up, operate, and adjust conventional or CNC machine tools to machine new, used, or developmental engine parts. Also, may perform corrections on used or new parts.
• Carry out setups and clamping methods according to the tooling or part to be machined. Selects tooling as needed and performs assembly and mounting of them 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 first-piece trials and 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 keep appropriate records up to date.
• Investigate the causes of repetitive problems and recommend preventive or corrective actions. Initiate and suggest improvements to work techniques and methods to prevent the repetition of anomalies.
• Work in collaboration with coworkers, planning and programming departments, maintenance group stakeholders, as well as Logistics and Quality.
• Capable of high autonomy as well as 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 keep their workstation tidy and respect our high health and safety at work standards at all times.
• May be called upon to operate multiple closely spaced machines simultaneously.

What you need to succeed

Desired skills:

• Ease in working in a team
• Interest in development and improvement
• Autonomy
• Manual skills
• Analytical mind
• This position takes place in a French-speaking work environment, nevertheless it requires basic knowledge of English to understand certain specialized work instructions, drawings, and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations.

Education

• DEP in machining techniques with ASP
• Mechanical engineering technique
• Aerospace engineering technique

Experience

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

What we offer

• Retirement 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
• Transit accessibility or public 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 the job applications of all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, audacity, 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?

Although all job applications are considered, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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.