Mechanical Technician - Machinist

RTX; Lakeside; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Gym Facility

Relocation assistance

Employee benefits & pension

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking mechanical technicians in Halifax to set up, program, operate, and maintain CNC milling, turning, and EDM machines. You will interpret CAD drawings, design fixtures, and perform precision machining while contributing to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

The role requires technical machinist certification or equivalent, CAD/CAM experience, and strong English communication skills; relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Technical certification as a Machinist or equivalent training.
• Post-secondary training in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and CNC tooling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and maintain CNC Milling equipment.
• Read CAD drawings; interpret specs for fixtures, jigs, and fixtures.
• Perform machining to exact tolerances and conduct tests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Manufacturing processes

English fluency

Education

Technical certification as a Machinist

Mechanical Engineering Technician education

Tools

Mastercam CAD/CAM Software

Haas CNC Equipment

SolidWorks CAD Software

CAD design for fixtures/jigs

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: Canada Location: CA-NS-HALIFAX-PLANT 41 ~ 189 Pratt & Whitney Dr ~ PLANT 41 Position Role Type: Onsite About Pratt & Whitney Canada Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is

Permanent, Full-time

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts.Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly.Read and interpret engineeri

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: Canada Location: CA-NS-HALIFAX-PLANT 41 ~ 189 Pratt & Whitney Dr ~ PLANT 41 Position Role Type: Onsite About Pratt & Whitney Canada Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of aircraft and helicopters in the business, general, and regional aviation sectors. Over nearly 100 years, we have made numerous breakthroughs in the development of engines that transport goods and equipment, fight forest fires, and carry passengers. An Employer of Choice Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of the 10 Best Employers in Canada in 2025 by Forbes and was ranked number one among employers in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal area, across Canada, and around the world.

What will your day-to-day look like?

The Blade line is seeking mechanical technicians. You will be responsible of set up, operate, and adjust a wide range of computer-numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools—including lathes, grinders, milling machines, EDM machines, and laser cutting machines to machine new parts and repair worn parts.

To do this, you will:

• - Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
• - Set-up, program, operate, and maintain CNC Milling equipment.
• - Perform Manual Lathe and Milling Operations.
• - Use specialized equipment, related software and systems such as, but not limited to, robotics, machine logic, tooling, Human - Machine Interface (HMI), and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling, part marking and ATTI.
• - Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
• - Facilitate continuous improvement by using tools such as Kaizen events and CORE Operating System.
• - Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
• - Be actively involved in maintaining training documentation (OJT's, Standard Work) and leading area training as required.
• - Support EH&S initiatives and actively participate in incident investigations, tier 1 audits and WAA
• - Report and present on Manufacturing Line cell

What you need to succeed

Requirements:

• - Technical certification as a Machinist, Post-Secondary training as a Mechanical Engineering Technician.
• - Mechanical design skills using CAD Software for designing Production fixtures, jigs, and automation equipment for use in an Electronic Manufacturing Production environment.
• - Previous grinding and/or machining experience will be considered an asset
• - Experience with Mastercam CAD/CAM Software
• - Experience with Haas CNC Equipment
• - Experience with SolidWorks CAD Software
• - Must be eligible to permanently work in Canada
• - Fluency in English

What we offer

• - A renowned, global company
• - Innovative, state-of-the-art products and technology: next-generation aircraft and helicopter engines (PW800, PT6E-series, F135, etc.)
• - Development of green and sustainable technologies
• - Career development and education programs
• - Leadership training programs and mentoring
• - Range of employee benefits, savings plan and pension plan
• - Recognized environmental, health and safety practices
• - Corporate health and wellness programs and employee resource groups
• - On-site Gym Facility
• - Support to relocation available

Salary range: 70,000$ to 106,000$ depending on candidate experience.

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