Sandblasting Operator - Night Shift

Mirabel, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$28–$38 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Operate robotic and specialized manual sandblasting equipment to clean and prepare aircraft landing gear components, following technical drawings and procedures. Inspect parts, complete quality documentation and particle-size analyses, maintain equipment, and support safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Job details

Let's Talk About Your Future Mission Safran Landing Systems is a subsidiary of Safran Landing Systems, a global leader in landing and braking systems for aircraft. The Mirabel plant is dedicated to the manufacturing of major components for landing gear for Airbus A320, A330, A340, and A350 models, as well as the Boeing 787. It features state-of-the-art equipment for machining, polishing, and special processes, including heat treatment, shot peening, and surface treatments. The position involves working on machines equipped with robots, used to clean the surfaces of parts through sandblasting, either to remove the oxide layer produced during heat treatment before subsequent machining operations, or to prepare parts before chrome, nickel, zinc-nickel, or cadmium plating to ensure good adhesion. The Tasks Are As Follows move parts using lifting devices install the part on a mounting fixture and prepare it by installing various masks or tools, according to the technical drawing carry out sandblasting operations by operating equipment equipped with a robot according to technical procedures complete the sandblasting of the part using specialized manual equipment while respecting the parameters inspect parts to ensure compliance with specifications complete the appropriate quality assurance documentation perform daily self-maintenance of equipment conduct sand analyses (particle size) contribute to the continuous improvement of operations and the achievement of objectives in terms of safety, quality, costs, and on-time deliveries Let's Talk About You High school diploma (equivalency certificate not accepted) Experience in manual work in a manufacturing environment Ability to work with attention to detail and precision Experience with automated equipment Basic computer skills Rigor Organizational skills / Priority management Autonomy Ability to work encapsulated (full-body suit including a helmet with oxygen supply) Handling tools requires a certain physical strength What else? (benefits, specifics, …) Night shift: from 00:10 to 06:40. Note: Depending on the collective agreement rules, the position may change shifts (day, evening, or weekend) Compensation for this position starts between $27.85 and $37.87 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and qualifications. With internal training and your progression in acquiring job-related skills, the hourly wage will increase up to a maximum of $42.04. $1/hr bonus An annual profit-sharing program (max $3500/year) A comprehensive group insurance program fully paid by the employer (medical/dental/vision, short and long-term disability, travel, health credit account) A super competitive retirement plan where the employer contributes 7% if you contribute 1% Health and wellness program – reimbursement of $300/year Bank of hours Sick/family days Attendance bonus Work clothing provided (including cleaning) A structured training program to help you acquire the necessary skills for your position A factory with modern technologies and equipment A company with high standards in quality, health and safety, environment, ethics, innovation, and technical expertise The chance to work with talented people who share values of respect, integrity, and collaboration Company Information Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), space, and defense. Its mission: to sustainably contribute to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable, and more accessible. Established on all continents, the Group employs 110,000 people with a revenue of €31.3 billion in 2025, and holds, alone or in partnership, leading positions globally or in Europe in its markets. Safran is the 2nd company in the aerospace and defense sector in the "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking by TIME magazine. SLS is the global leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil, military, and helicopter aircraft. We control the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance. Want to evolve in an international, stimulating, and caring environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Do you not meet 100% of the criteria? That’s not a barrier for us. What we are looking for above all are creative and committed individuals! Because we believe that every talent counts, we value and encourage applications from people with disabilities for our job opportunities.

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Requirements

A high school diploma is required; an equivalency certificate is not accepted. Candidates need manufacturing manual-work experience, familiarity with automated equipment, basic computer skills, precision and organizational abilities, and the physical ability to handle tools and work in a full-body suit with an oxygen-supplied helmet.