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Light Industrial/Manufacturing

**Fabrication Specialist B** Kennedy Space Center, FL Posted: 10/17/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

212103

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

19

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Specialist B, at Kennedy Space Center, FL. Job ID#212103

Job Description:

Performs composite related fabrication of detail parts and subassemblies from carbon fiber, fiberglass and other lightweight materials commonly use in the aerospace industry.

Performs automated lay-up machine set-up and operation.

Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks.

Ability to understand the use and fabrication of pre-manufactured composite materials using, blueprints, engineering drawings and planning from nonconformance dispositions.

Accomplishes these processes by using fabrication tooling materials and automated / motorized equipment.

Accomplishes related functions to provide complete fabrication details and subassemblies via hand-lay-up methods or through the use of NC equipment.

Ability to select correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, standards, hardware, etc., in order to accomplish work statement in accordance with planned operations.

Report job constraints such as: errors caused by workmanship, defects in parts, materials, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc., in accordance with procedures.

Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests.

Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation.

Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements.

Works on articles of moderate complexity using established drawings and requirements.

Be safety conscious; employ the use of safety glasses, safety harnesses, respirators, boot socks, and other pertinent safety equipment 100% of the time.

Exhibit exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards.

Maintain clean, neat, organized and FOD free work area.

Coordinate pertinent information with employees on other shifts.

Day to day:

- Working with TPS (thermal protection system)

Must Haves:

- Mechanical skillset (experience with torque wrenches)

- Electrical skillset (experience with adhesives and wire handling)

Plusses:

- Drilling experience

- Painting/autobody would be a plus

- Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings

Education / Experience:

High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Secret

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / 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

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