Mechanical Technician – Machinist

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-NS-HALIFAX-PLANT 41 ~ 189 Pratt & Whitney Dr ~ PLANT 41

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Who we are?

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed — and will continue to transform — the world. That's why we work with an explorer's heart and a perfectionist's grit to design, build and service the world's most advanced and unrelenting aircraft engines. We do this across a portfolio – including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation – and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. 

What we offer?

• A renowned, global company

• Innovative, state-of-the-art products and technology: next-generation aircraft and helicopter engines (PW800, PT6E-series, PW100, 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

• Assistance program for parental leave

• On-site Gym Facility

What you need to be successful?

• Degree or Diploma in an engineering technology or Machining discipline, Journeyman machinist or equivalent, Mechanical Technician, or equivalent experience or education.

• Previous experience in an automated manufacturing environment considered an asset.

• Continuous improvement experience considered an asset

• Previous machining experience will be considered an asset and may provide an advantage to the applicant

• Must be eligible to work in Canada 

• Fluency in English

What your day to day will look like?
As part of the Plant 41 multidisciplinary team, the Manufacturing Specialist in Blade Line will be responsible for processing parts through the manufacturing line utilizing multi-skilling abilities in a 24-7 environment, 12 hour shift environment. The selected candidate must be able to work all shift hours, including night shift.

The operator will be expected to perform multiple tasks throughout the line and must be fully aware of export control requirements (Trained in house) and adhere to expectations.

Specifically, you will:

• Work within a highly specialized team to establish and achieve high expectations, goals and daily targets.

• Manage multiple tasks at various levels of completion, using the best use of time and resources to complete work.

• Use specialized equipment, related software and systems such as, but not limited to, robotics, tooling, and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) grinding, milling, and EDM.

• Set up, monitor and troubleshoot automated manufacturing center equipment.

• Facilitate continuous improvement by using tools such as Kaizen events.

• Keep current with job requirements, products, computer technology (e.g. MS Office products), and company policies.

• Actively participate in the development of processes and standard work documents that will create a productive, self-sustaining cell that operates efficiently.

• Be actively involved in maintaining training documentation ( Standard Work)

• Perform routine maintenance tasks (TPM walk arounds) and assist maintenance with PM activities.

• Work with the various Plant 41 support areas to ensure cell success and compliance

• Support EH&S initiatives and actively participate in incident investigations

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.  

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