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Manufacturing Generalist

Halifax, NSOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • manufacturing environment
  • export control requirements
  • English

Nice to have

  • aerospace environment
  • automated manufacturing environment
  • continuous improvement
  • Kaizen events
  • CORE tools
  • MS Office products

Role summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Manufacturing Generalist for their Plant 41 in Halifax, Canada. This onsite, full-time role involves processing parts in a 24-7, 12-hour shift manufacturing environment. The Production Labourer will operate specialized equipment, monitor and troubleshoot automated manufacturing systems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using tools like Kaizen and CORE. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, supporting EH&S, and adhering to export control requirements. A technical/trade diploma in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience is an asset, as is previous experience in aerospace or automated manufacturing. The position requires at least 2 years of manufacturing experience.

Date Posted:

2026-09-16



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

What you need to be successful?

  • At least 2 years experience working in a manufacturing environment.

  • A Technical/Trade Diploma in an engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

  • Successfully completed Grade 12 or GED

  • Previous manufacturing experience in an aerospace environment or in an automated manufacturing environment will be considered an asset.

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

  • Continuous improvement experience considered an asset

  • 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 Production Labourer will be responsible for processing parts through and other duties assigned in a 24-7, 12 hour shift environment. Must be able to work all shift hours, including night shift The operator may be expected to perform multiple tasks throughout the manufacturing line. Must be fully aware of export control requirements and adhere to expectations. Please note that this position will require extensive training.

The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

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

  • Maintain an engaged attitude.

  • Use specialized equipment, related software & systems and manual machines & tools.

  • Set up, monitor and trouble shoot automated manufacturing centre equipment.

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

  • Make the best use of time and resources to complete work.

  • 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 level of CORE.

  • 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

  • Participate in training as assigned and adhere to all company policies.

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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