Manufacturing Specialist
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Date Posted:
2026-04-15
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 diverse 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.
What we offer?
As part of the Plant 41 multidisciplinary team, the Manufacturing Specialist 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 and adhere to expectations.
Specifically, you will:
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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2026-04-15
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 diverse 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.
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
- Assistance program for parental leave
- On-site Gym Facility
- Degree or Diploma in an engineering discipline, Journeyman machinist, Mechanical Technician, or an equivalent combination of similar relevant education and experience
- Previous experience in an automated manufacturing environment considered an asset.
- Continuous improvement experience considered an asset
- Previous grinding and/or 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
As part of the Plant 41 multidisciplinary team, the Manufacturing Specialist 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 and adhere to expectations.
Specifically, you will:
- Work within a highly specialized team to establish and achieve high expectations, goals and daily targets.
- Maintain an engaged attitude.
- 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, machine logic, tooling, Human - Machine Interface (HMI), and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling, part marking and ATTI.
- Set up, monitor and troubleshoot automated manufacturing center equipment.
- Facilitate continuous improvement by using tools such as Kaizen events and CORE Operating System.
- 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 at the highest CORE level.
- Be actively involved in maintaining training documentation (OJT’s , Standard Work) and leading area training as required.
- 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, tier 1 audits and WAA
- Report and present on Manufacturing Line cell.
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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Specialist will process parts through the manufacturing line, utilizing multi-skilling abilities in a 24-7, 12-hour shift environment. Responsibilities include setting up and troubleshooting equipment, facilitating continuous improvement, and maintaining training documentation.
Requirements
Candidates should have a degree or diploma in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience, with previous experience in automated manufacturing considered an asset. Fluency in English and eligibility to work in Canada are also required.
Skills
- Engineering
- Machinist
- Mechanical Technician
- Automated Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Grinding
- Machining
- Robotics
- Machine Logic
- CNC Milling
- Human-Machine Interface
- Troubleshooting
- Process Development
- Training Documentation
- Maintenance
- EH&S Initiatives
Benefits
- Career Development Programs
- Education Programs
- Leadership Training Programs
- Mentoring
- Employee Benefits
- Savings Plan
- Pension Plan
- Health and Wellness Programs
- On-site Gym Facility
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Trades
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Machinist
- Mechanical Technician
- Automated Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Grinding
- Machining
- Robotics
- Machine Logic
- CNC Milling
- Human-Machine Interface
- Troubleshooting
- Process Development
- Training Documentation
- Maintenance
- EH&S Initiatives
- Kaizen
- CORE Operating System
- Employee Resource Groups
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Pension Plan
- Savings Plan
- On-site Gym Facility
- Incident Investigations
- Tier 1 Audits
- WAA Report
- Export Control Requirements
- 12 Hour Shift
- 24-7 Environment