• Fabrication Specialist A

    PDS Defense (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Fabrication Specialist A** Salt Lake City, UT Posted: 12/22/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214773

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Positions Available:

    10

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Specialist A, in Salt Lake City, UT. Job ID#214773

    Job Description:

    Regular and predictable attendance is required

    In this role, you will be responsible for assembling metal structure components with precision and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of blueprints and production orders and the ability to operate various hand and power tools. If you are committed to quality and safety and are passionate about working in a hands-on environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our innovative projects.

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks

    • Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components

    • Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products

    • 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

    Required Skills:

    • Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed

    • Able to perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting

    • Able to lift/carry up to 35 lbs.

    Preferred Skills:

    • 1+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

    • 3+ months experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience

    • Experience with managing or working to safety, quality, and manufacturing performance data

    • Experience with Lean Principles (Continuous Improvement, Standard Work, and 5-S tools)

     

    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