PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Assembler in North Charleston, SC.
Performs complex production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools.
Position Responsibilities:
- Use a computer in a production environment.
- Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and/or specifications.
- Install various parts and assemblies such as landing gear, aircraft control surfaces, exterior panels, carpets, blankets, roller trays/ball mats, stow bins, sidewalls, ceiling panels, lavatories, galleys, doors, and seats.
- Install various aircraft system components such as tubing, valves, regulators, actuators, compressors, and ducts.
- Appropriate protective clothing/equipment is determined by the task you are performing.
- Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts).
- Various tools such as Rivet gun and bucking bar, screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, Winslow, 90-Degree Power Vane, or Quackenbush and various other hand tools.
- Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes
- Inspect your work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
- Use of high-impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting).
- Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting),
- Working around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.
- Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other).
- Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings, or documents.
- Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance with regulation
- Carrying/Lifting up to 10-35 pounds
- Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling, Kneeling, Bending at the waist, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Standing, Twisting at the waist, and walking.
