Manufacturing Specialist

RTX • Halifax, NS

34d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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
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 is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in an engineering discipline, Journeyman machinist, Mechanical Technician, or an equivalent combination of similar relevant education and experience
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees