Ops Trainee

PDS Tech Commercial • Savannah, GA • 12h ago

Launch Your Career in Aerospace: Operations Trainee (Entry-Level) - PDS Tech Commercial

Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $19.29/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30am)

Start your journey in the aerospace industry with hands-on training, strong mentorship, and a team that values your growth.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking Operations Trainees for an exciting opportunity within the aerospace industry. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude and a team-first mindset. You'll be working directly on aircraft manufacturing processes, gaining valuable industry skills and experience that can shape your future in aviation and advanced manufacturing.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Operations Trainee, you'll work under direct supervision to support the structural assembly of aircraft components. You'll learn the fundamentals of aircraft production in a hands-on environment and develop the foundational skills needed for a long-term career in the aerospace field.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

Perform basic drilling, riveting, and fitting operations using hand tools (e.g., pneumatic drills, rivet guns, countersinks).

Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to guide your tasks.

Assist in aligning and assembling parts using fixtures, clamps, and fasteners.

Support manufacturing team members and Quality Control Inspectors to ensure product accuracy.

Observe and learn aircraft assembly procedures with decreasing supervision as your skills develop.

Maintain safety standards and support general housekeeping responsibilities.

Lift and transport components up to 40 pounds safely and effectively.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on craft skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Basic computer proficiency and keyboarding skills

Ability to work any shift, with flexible scheduling needs

Team-oriented attitude with willingness to learn and support others

Preferred:

Enrollment in a Technical Aviation Program

Prior painting experience or interest in painting composite parts

Experience using hand tools in a production or repair environment

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you're not just starting a job-you're launching a career. We invest in your growth with on-the-job training, hands-on mentorship, and a strong support system. You'll join a tight-knit team that values collaboration, reliability, and a positive attitude. Whether you're painting composite parts or learning to read blueprints, you'll always be part of something bigger-building the future of aerospace.

Paid training with opportunities for advancement

Supportive, team-based environment

Real career pathways in aviation and manufacturing

Opportunity to gain valuable technical skills from industry experts

Take the First Step Toward Your Aerospace Career

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, learn from the best, and make an impact in the aerospace industry? If you're dependable, eager to grow, and thrive in a team-first environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something that takes off-literally.

Pay Details: $19.29 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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