Manufacturing Technician

PDS Tech Commercial • Palmdale, CA • 2h ago

Build the Future of Aviation as a Dimension Control Technician

Join PDS Tech Commercial and play a critical role in shaping the precision, quality, and innovation behind some of the most advanced aerospace manufacturing projects in the industry. If you're passionate about accuracy, skilled in technical measurements, and eager to contribute to cutting-edge aviation programs, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician I

Location: Palmdale, CA 93550-7401

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Contract)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 4x10 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $29.50 per hour

As a Manufacturing Technician , you will support tooling and manufacturing operations by ensuring critical tooling, fixtures, and assemblies meet exact dimensional requirements. Your expertise will directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and the success of complex aerospace programs.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

Lay out, fabricate, and assemble standard and non-standard jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling.

Work with complex contours, compound angles, and exacting tolerances requiring precise coordination of tooling holes and reference points across multiple planes.

Interpret tool design drawings and plan work sequences, methods, and operations.

Set up and operate optical inspection instruments to verify alignment, fit, and assembly adjustments.

Develop and design holding devices, jigs, fixture details, and tooling solutions.

Create operational sequences and shop drawings for fabrication and assembly activities.

Monitor and verify quality standards using statistical process control methods and other quality procedures.

Support tooling and manufacturing teams with dimensional analysis and measurement verification.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience or educational background related to tool building and/or laser tracking in a manufacturing environment.

Experience developing reference systems and creating working build models.

Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders as required.

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in warehouse and shop-floor environments.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as Adobe PDF tools.

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of computer-aided metrology systems, including:

Laser Trackers

Articulated Arms

Scanners

6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom) systems

Experience with reverse engineering and model development from collected measurement data.

Knowledge of integrated airframe and aerostructure systems.

Experience with metrology and manufacturing software, including:

Verisurf X

SA and Maya Matrix

Build!IT

PolyWorks

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with some of the most exciting opportunities in aviation and advanced manufacturing. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

The opportunity to work on innovative aerospace programs that push the boundaries of technology.

A four-day workweek that promotes work-life balance.

Competitive hourly compensation.

Valuable hands-on experience with industry-leading tooling and metrology technologies.

A collaborative environment where precision, craftsmanship, and continuous learning are valued.

Potential contract-to-hire opportunity, providing a pathway for long-term career growth.

Take the Next Step

Ready to put your technical skills to work on projects that help define the future of aviation?

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and bring your precision, problem-solving abilities, and passion for aerospace excellence to a team that values your expertise.

Your next career opportunity is waiting in Palmdale. Apply now.

Pay Details: $29.50 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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

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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