Join the Team Building the Future of Aerospace — Now Hiring Assemblers!
Location: North Charleston, SC Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate Starting at: $22.21 per hour Schedule: Must be able to work any shift based on business needs
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a dedicated Assembler to support a leading aerospace organization. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that plays an essential role in preparing, protecting, and maintaining aircraft components during critical stages of production.
Role SummaryAs an Assembler, you will perform essential structural and mechanical production tasks that ensure aircraft systems and components are protected, clean, and built to the highest quality standards. Your work directly impacts the safety, integrity, and performance of every aircraft that moves through the facility.
What You’ll DoPerform basic production assembly tasks on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, aircraft systems, and equipment.
Complete a New Hire Training Cycle Flow to meet daily product protection standards.
Receive and execute daily cleaning and protection assignments on and around aircraft.
Walk the aircraft continuously to inspect, identify, and resolve areas requiring cleaning or protection.
Ensure all work meets FAA regulations and company quality management standards.
Contribute to new product protection projects, including building new tools.
Wear required protective gear and follow all safety procedures.
Operate ladders, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and other mechanical equipment.
Perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching overhead, twisting, crawling, crouching, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
Work around energized sources and in high-noise environments.
Set up and validate jigs and tooling.
Install and remove fasteners using appropriate tools.
Required QualificationsAbility to work any shift based on business needs.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role (bending, climbing, lifting 10–35 lbs, standing, overhead reaching, etc.).
Prior experience cleaning and protecting parts or areas in a manufacturing environment.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred QualificationsGeneral custodial experience with strong attention to detail.
Passion for maintaining high levels of cleanliness and protection for critical aerospace components.
Ability to work effectively in confined spaces.
Technical SkillsAbility to read velocity work orders to determine necessary protection tasks.
Basic familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint to understand needs presented in meetings.
Ability to navigate action tracker systems and close out required tasks.
Why Join Us?At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work with a team that values safety, precision, and craftsmanship. We partner with global aerospace innovators, giving you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aircraft programs while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
We offer:
Competitive hourly pay
Opportunities for career development
A culture centered on teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement
The chance to play an essential role in aerospace production and protection
Ready to Launch Your Career Further?If youre a safety-focused, detail-oriented team player who takes pride in maintaining excellence, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help protect and shape the future of aerospace.
Pay Details: $22.21 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
