Metallurgy Operator - Night Shift

Safran; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employer-paid insurance

Retirement plan

Sick/family days

Training program

Work clothing provided

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Mirabel, QC, is seeking a metallurgy operator to perform various metallurgical processes on landing gear components, including heat treatment and shot peening. Your role includes tests, inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with high aerospace standards.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and timely deliveries, with opportunities for training within a modern, high-standards facility. This is an on-site role based in Mirabel.

Qualifications

• Experience in metallurgy and related processes.
• Attention to detail and rigorous approach to work.
• Basic computer knowledge for documentation and lab tests.
• Initiative and autonomy in a production environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble parts for landing gear components.
• Perform heat treatment or shot peening operations as required.
• Conduct laboratory tests (hardness, tensile, saturation).
• Carry out non-destructive testing inspections (magnetic particle testing).
• Detect and resolve technical issues during manufacturing.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure specifications are met.
• Complete quality assurance documentation accurately.
• Contribute to safety, quality, costs, and on-time delivery improvements.

Skills

Metallurgy experience

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Initiative

Autonomy

Organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Metallurgy studies (DEC/AEC) or related aerospace metallurgy training

Job description

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Safran Landing Systems is a subsidiary of Safran Landing Systems, a world leader in landing and braking systems for aircraft. The Mirabel plant is dedicated to the manufacturing of major components for landing gear for Airbus A320, A330, and A350 models, as well as the Boeing 787. It features state-of-the-art equipment for machining, polishing, and special processes, including heat treatment, shot peening, and surface treatments.

You will perform various operations related to metallurgical processes on landing gear components.

More Specifically, You Will Be Called To

• prepare and assemble parts,
• perform heat treatment or shot peening operations,
• conduct laboratory tests (hardness, tensile, saturation),
• carry out inspections using non-destructive testing (magnetic particle testing)
• detect and resolve technical issues,
• perform visual inspections to ensure compliance with specifications,
• complete the appropriate quality assurance documentation,
• contribute to the continuous improvement of operations and achieving objectives in terms of safety, quality, costs, and on-time deliveries

Let's Talk About You

• College studies in metallurgy (DEC or AEC) or DEP in foundry, DEP in mechanical assembly in aerospace or in aerospace structural assembly, DEP in welding-assembly or equivalent experience as a metallurgy operator
• Experience in metallurgy
• Basic computer knowledge
• Attention to detail / Rigor
• Analytical mindset
• Initiative
• Autonomy
• Organizational skills /

Priority management

• Results-oriented

We apply an equal employment opportunity program and encourage women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to submit their applications. Persons with disabilities can receive assistance with the pre-selection and selection process if they wish.

The masculine form is used without any discrimination and solely for the purpose of simplifying the text. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who are not Canadian citizens will only be considered if they already hold a Canadian work permit to fill the position within a reasonable timeframe.

By submitting your application, you agree that Safran retains the information contained in your application in a database to contact you for future positions.

What else? (benefits, specifics, …)

• The salary for this position starts between $31.18 and $45.12 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and qualifications. With internal training and your progression in acquiring job-related skills, the hourly wage will increase up to a maximum of $48.97.
• $1.00/hr bonus
• An annual profit-sharing program (max $3500/year)
• A comprehensive group insurance program fully paid by the employer (medical/dental/vision, short and long-term disability, travel, health credit account)
• A super competitive retirement plan where the employer contributes 7% if you contribute 1%
• Health and wellness program – reimbursement of $300/year
• Bank of hours
• Sick/family days
• Attendance bonus
• Work clothing provided (including cleaning)
• A structured training program to help you acquire the necessary skills for your position
• A factory with modern technologies and equipment
• A company with high standards in quality, health and safety, environment, ethics, and technical expertise
• The chance to work with talented people who share values of respect, integrity, and collaboration

Company Information

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), space, and defense. Its mission: to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable, and more accessible. Established on all continents, the Group employs 110,000 people with a revenue of €31.3 billion in 2025, and holds, alone or in partnership, leading positions globally or in Europe in its markets.

Safran is the 2nd company in the aerospace and defense sector in the “World’s Best Companies 2025” ranking by TIME magazine.

SLS is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil, military, and helicopter aircraft. We control the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance.

Want to evolve in an international, stimulating, and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us!

Do you not meet 100% of the criteria? That’s not a barrier for us. What we are looking for above all are creative and committed individuals!

Because we believe that every talent counts, we value and encourage applications from persons with disabilities for our job opportunities.