Build What Takes Flight | Assembly Technician
PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Assembly Technician in Kinston, NC, partnering with a leader in the aviation industry.Put your aviation production experience to work where precision, craftsmanship, and quality truly matter. As an Assembly Technician, you’ll perform critical mechanical and production assembly operations, working from blueprints and specifications to build, install, inspect, modify, and test aircraft components and assemblies.
If you have hands-on aviation manufacturing experience and know your way around drills, fasteners, torque tools, precision measuring equipment, and structural assembly processes, we want to hear from you.
Position Details
What You’ll Do
In this hands-on manufacturing role, you’ll support the continuous flow of aircraft production while maintaining rigorous standards for safety, quality, and accuracy.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Required QualificationsWe’re looking for candidates who bring a strong combination of aviation production experience, technical capability, and attention to detail.
You’ll Need* High School Diploma/GED or successful WorkKeys Assessment completion. * Minimum 2 years of aviation production experience or equivalent experience. * Basic proficiency using a variety of hand and production tools. * Previous hands-on experience with drilling tools, templates, drilling machines, fasteners, and torquing tools. * Knowledge of workstation safety, quality practices, Foreign Object Debris requirements, and OSHA regulations. * Good verbal and written communication skills in English. * Ability to clearly communicate complex issues to others. * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team. * Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive matters. * Ability and willingness to work any shift and overtime as needed. * Ability to successfully complete required post-recruitment training, including: + Health & Safety + General aircraft familiarization + Quality training
Preferred QualificationsStand out from the crowd with:
Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to make an impact within some of the aviation industry’s most exciting manufacturing environments.
Here’s What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
Ready to Build Your Next Career Opportunity?
If you’re an experienced aviation production professional who takes pride in precision, quality, safety, and getting the job done right, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and put your skills to work building the components and assemblies that help aviation take flight.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.Pay Details: $35.71 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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RequirementsThe 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:
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.
