Electro/Mechanical Maintenance technician

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

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 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. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

What are our expectations?
Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair work on complex integrated machine tools and other plant equipment in a fast paced flexible manufacturing environment. The successful candidate must function well as part of a team or as an individual contributor while providing the required maintenance support to a 24/7 production schedule.

What your day to day will look like

• Responsible for the electro mechanical troubleshooting , repair and return-to-service of  sophisticated production equipment  including articulating robots, CNC mills, lathes and grinders
• Effectively perform new equipment installations and existing equipment overhauls
• Source required components to facilitate the necessary repairs
• Read and interpret complex schematic diagrams
• Use appropriate test equipment to analyze maintenance issues on production equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC programs from various manufacturers in order to analyze and repair production equipment (experience with Fanuc and Siemens preferred)
• Maintain, update and create documentation for  production equipment
• Follow P&WC Environment, Health and Safety policies such as lock-out tag-out procedures
• Ability to multi-task and  respond to changing priorities
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and decision making skills
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drive systems and machine alignments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively  in a team environment

The tools you need to be successful

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary program in either an electro-mechanical, electronics or mechanical field
• Preference given to applicants with minimum 5 years’ experience performing electro/mechanical troubleshooting and repair in a production environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience with electro/mechanical industrial drive systems utilizing various methods of position feedback, networking hardware
• Strong computer literacy, familiarity with MS Office, AutoCAD, multiple operating systems
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including night shift (7PM to 7AM) to support a 24/7 operation working rotating shifts (days and nights)
• Permanent resident or Canadian citizen, who will successfully complete an education verification, criminal background check and the Controlled Goods Program

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
• On-site Gym Facility
• Support to relocation available

Working at Pratt & Whitney

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the world’s most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to our customers’ success, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day; just look up. Are you ready to go above and beyond?

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