Heat Treatment Operator

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Group insurance

Career advancement

Merit program

Health & wellness program

Recreational club

Daycare nearby

Transit & parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC, is seeking a Heat Treatment Operator to work within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. You will set up furnaces, handle parts, and perform precise measurements under established procedures.

The role requires a Vocational Diploma in aeronautics or machining, knowledge of thermal processes, SAP familiarity, and strong teamwork. French proficiency is mandatory with basic English for technical terms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of thermal processes or related training/experience.
• Ability to work in a team with a positive attitude and autonomy.
• Mastery of French (oral and written) with basic English for technical terms.

Responsibilities

• Set up, position, and adjust heat treatment furnaces and related equipment.
• Handle baskets and parts with hoists and slings.
• Perform dimensional and visual checks with precision instruments.
• Verify material hardness after heat treatment.
• Participate in process development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Thermal processes

Education

VET Diploma in aeronautics/machining

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-30

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 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 listed among the best employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal region, in Canada, and around the world.

What your daily life will look like

In a state-of-the‑art manufacturing environment, the candidate sought will be called upon to:

• Work from general instructions, manufacturing method sheets, drawings, processing procedures, and other similar instructions.
• Set up, position, and adjust heat treatment furnaces including auxiliary equipment for heat treatment, quenching, stress relief, brazing, cold treatment, and annealing operations on parts, tools, and gauges.
• Handle baskets and parts with a hoist and slings.
• Ensure production optimization and priorities based on existing quality procedures.
• Perform dimensional and visual checks on parts during the manufacturing process as indicated or required using various types of precision measuring instruments and verification gauges.
• Verify material hardness after heat treatment using hardness measuring devices while taking care not to damage critical surfaces.
• Simultaneously operate several closely spaced machines.
• Participate in the development of new processes, products, and reworks for the selection of methods and tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain equipment and workspace clean and in good condition.
• Participate in training and share knowledge with teammates on various equipment and tasks.

What you need to succeed

Required requirements:

• Knowledge of thermal processes or any other related training or experience
• Ease in working in a team
• Positive attitude
• Autonomy and rigor
• Sense of initiative
• Manual skills
• Mastery of French (oral and written)
• Good understanding and reading of English
• This position takes place 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 emanate from international organizations

Assets

• Diploma of Vocational Studies in aeronautics, machining, or any other related field.
• Knowledge of the SAP program
• One to two years of work experience in an industrial environment

What we offer

• Retirement and savings plan program with employer contribution
• 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

The masculine is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of lightening the text. We will review the job application of 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?