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Now Hiring: Production Operator – Coating Room & PCB Assembly (2nd Shift)

Work with a Global Aerospace Leader | Tucson, AZ | $21-23/hr

**Work Schedule:** Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (2nd Shift). Initial training will take place on 1st Shift at **$21/hr** for approximately 30–60 days. Upon transition to 2nd Shift, employees receive an additional **$2/hour shift differential** .

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a top-tier aerospace and defense manufacturer in **Tucson, Arizona** to hire skilled **Production Operators** for its Coating Room and PCB Assembly operations. This site is a certified **Center of Excellence** , supporting advanced design, manufacturing, testing, and repair of electronic systems used in commercial and military aviation.

This is a **full-time, onsite role** —not remote—designed for experienced operators looking to play a key role in producing high-performance aerospace components that power aircraft across the globe.

About the Role

As a Production Operator in the Coating Room & PCB Assembly area, you’ll perform hands-on work building, soldering, inspecting, and applying protective coatings to printed circuit boards (PCBs) and circuit card assemblies (CCAs). You’ll follow detailed engineering procedures, maintain high quality standards, and support key production functions that directly impact flight safety and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

+ Assemble PCBs and CCAs using manual and automated tools, including hand soldering and SMT equipment

+ Conduct post-wave soldering inspections, perform touch-ups and rework to IPC-A-610 standards

+ Apply conformal coatings using spray, dip, brush, or selective methods to protect circuits

+ Mask, inspect, and rework coated boards for uniform, defect-free finishes

+ Operate and maintain assembly and test machinery, repair feeders, and perform preventive maintenance

+ Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes

Qualifications

Required:

+ 4–5 years of experience in PCB assembly, soldering, and/or conformal coating

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex work instructions

+ Comfortable working with tools, test equipment, and coating application methods

+ Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and documentation

Preferred:

+ Familiarity with coating materials (acrylic, urethane, silicone, parylene)

+ Certifications in soldering or PCB assembly

+ Experience with SMT systems, inspection processes, or automated assembly equipment

+ Computer skills: Word, Excel, documentation systems

Take your production expertise to the next level with a company that’s shaping the future of aerospace. Apply today to join our Tucson-based team and be a vital part of this exciting mission!

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.

**Pay Details:** $21.00 to $23.00 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

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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