Metallurgy Operator - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Profit sharing

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Health and wellness program

Bank of hours

Sick/family days

Attendance bonus

Work clothing provided

Structured training

Modern equipment

Job summary

Safran is seeking a metallurgy operator at its Mirabel plant to perform heat treatment, shot peening, and related testing on landing gear components. You will participate in process control, QA documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time deliveries.

The role requires metallurgy education (DEC/AEC or DEP) and a detail-oriented, autonomous mindset with basic computer skills. Night shifts and opportunities in a modern facility are included.

Qualifications

• Metallurgy studies required (DEC/AEC or DEP) with aerospace exposure.
• Experience in metallurgy and welding-assembly preferred.
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble parts for landing gear components.
• Carry out heat treatment or shot peening operations.
• Conduct laboratory tests (hardness, tensile, saturation).
• Perform non-destructive testing inspections (magnetic particle).
• Detect and resolve technical issues and ensure compliance.
• Complete QA documentation and traceability records.
• Contribute to safety, quality, costs, and on-time deliveries improvements.

Skills

Metallurgy

Aerospace experience

Quality control

Detail-oriented

Autonomy

Education

Metallurgy studies (DEC/AEC)

Aerospace foundry/assembly (DEP)

Welding-assembly (DEP)

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

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Safran Landing Systems is a subsidiary of Safran Landing Systems, a global 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,
• carry out heat treatment or shot peening operations,
• conduct laboratory tests (hardness, tensile, saturation),
• perform inspections using non-destructive testing (magnetic particle testing)
• detect and resolve technical issues,
• conduct 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 apply. Persons with disabilities may receive assistance with the pre-selection and selection process if desired.

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, …)

Night shift, Monday to Friday from 12:10 AM to 6:40 AM

Note: Depending on the collective agreement rules, the position may change shifts (evening, night, or weekend)

• 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)
• Structured training 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 global 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.