• Tool and Die Maker

    PDS Defense (San Antonio, TX)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Tool and Die Maker** San Antonio, TX Posted: 1/15/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    215020

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    26

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Tool and Die Maker, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#215020

    Job Description:

    • Fabricate, repair, and maintain various tools, dies, and fixtures used in the manufacturing process

    • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create precise tooling components

    • Operate manual machining equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders

    • Utilize measuring instruments, both in the shop and out on the aircraft, to ensure accuracy and quality of work

    • Collaborate with engineers and other team members to develop innovative solutions for tooling needs

    • Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and standards

    • Assist with aircraft structures III work, including assembly, installation, and repair tasks as needed

    • Fabrication of aircraft parts

     

    This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. San

     

    Antonio, TX.

    Physical requirements:

    • Must be able to lift up to 35lbs

    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

    REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

    • 5 + years of experience as a Machinists or Tool Maker

    • 5 + years of experience operating manual mill and manual lathe machines

    • 5 + years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications

    • 5 + years of experience working with precision measuring tools

    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Tool and Die Maker

    • Knowledge of aircraft structures III and related processes

    • Flexibility to work on aircraft structures III tasks as required

    • Strong communication and teamwork abilities

    • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

    Education / Experience:

    High school or GED

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

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    + 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