• Assembler B

    PDS Defense (North Charleston, SC)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Assembler B** North Charleston, SC Posted: 11/26/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214490

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    5

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Structural Assembler B , in North Charleston, SC. Job ID#214490

    Job Description:

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

    Technical/Software Skills needed:

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

     

    -Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications, in English

     

    -Apply sealant to surface per specifications.

     

    -Install various aircraft system components such as panel installs.

     

    -Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts).

     

    -Experience using chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes

     

    -Able to work in confined space and receive associated training and certification

     

    -Carry/Lift up to 35 pounds

     

    -Perform Bond and ground measurements

     

    -Perform in-tank sealing in fuel tank and other structural work

     

    -Perform wash of the fuel tank

     

    -Adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation.

     

    Requirements/Years of experience/Etc.

     

    -6 months or more experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.

     

    -6 months or more experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading, and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.

     

    -6 months or more experience in an advanced manufacturing, technical, or mechanical field performing work with basic hand, power, and/or pneumatic (air) tools.

     

    -6 months or more experience with application of chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes.

    Physical demands (if any):

    -Able to work in confined space and receive associated training and certification

     

    -Carry/Lift up to 35 pounds

     

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

     

    -Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: 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, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).

    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

     

    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