• Aircraft Assembler B

    PDS Defense (North Charleston, SC)


    L - Mechanics

    **Aircraft Assembler B** North Charleston, SC Posted: 5/23/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211517

    Job Category:

    L - Mechanics

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    25

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Assembler, in North Charleston, SC. Job ID#211517

    Job Description:

    Performs routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual operations.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Performs routine production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies and equipment and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools.

     

    Models a culture of One Team, Pride and Ownership.

     

    Partners with Integrated Build Teams (IBTs) and Team Leader to mitigate performance risk utilizing Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) methodologies.

     

    Identifies roadblocks and production constraints escalating issues which cannot be resolved by the team using open and clear communication.

     

    Uses KPI and BPS principles to improve production flow and work environment.

     

    Supports overtime as required to meet customer commitments.

     

    Participates in Lean Manufacturing Systems (LMS) and 5S activities.

     

    Supports teammates to improve overall team performance by providing cross training and mentoring.

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

    Ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)

     

    1+ year of experience in manufacturing, and/or fabrication

     

    1+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.

     

    1+ year of experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.

    Preferred:

    1 Year Aerospace experience

    Education / Experience:

    Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

     

    The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ePlMC0R2ANfGQpN8fwGT6N?domain=dol.gov) and EEO is the Law Supplement (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/2ji7CgJx7OSAKDEkCotaGv?domain=dol.gov)

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/SVkaCjRvAjfnDVo9H5iV66?domain=dol.gov) for more information.

     

    As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VrGvCkRw6kfOAP2Ni962JR?domain=e-verify.uscis.gov)

     

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ .

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit **http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/** or **https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/**

    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

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled