Electro/Mechanical Maintenance technician

Job summary

Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair work on complex integrated machine tools and production equipment. Troubleshoot and repair sophisticated machinery including robots, CNC mills, and lathes while maintaining accurate documentation.

Job details

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? 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

What you’ll do

Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair work on complex integrated machine tools and production equipment. Troubleshoot and repair sophisticated machinery including robots, CNC mills, and lathes while maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Requires completion of a post-secondary program in an electro-mechanical, electronics, or mechanical field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a production environment is preferred.

Benefits

• Savings plan
• Pension plan
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource groups
• On-site gym facility
• Relocation support

Listed skills

• MS-Office · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electro-mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance
• PLC programming
• Fanuc
• Siemens
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Mechanical drive systems
• Machine alignment
• CNC mills
• Lathes
• Grinders
• Schematic diagram interpretation
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Industrial networking
• Machine Tools
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
• Schematic Diagrams
• Aviation
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Operating Systems
• Development Environment
• Electromechanics
• Electronics
• Flexible Manufacturing Systems
• General Aviation
• Grinding Machine
• Innovation
• Networking Hardware
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Mentorship
• Mills
• Multitasking
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Production Equipment
• Production Schedule
• Sustainable Technologies
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Environment Health And Safety
• Test Equipment

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Trades
• Electromechanical Maintenance Technician
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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