Aerospace Airfoil Finishing Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Charlestown (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech, Inc. in North Charlestown, NH, is seeking a Precision Airfoil Finishing Technician. You will transform machined parts into inspection-ready components with aerospace-grade finishes that meet strict quality standards.

You will sculpt outside radii with air-powered tools, perform micro-finishing along fillets and airfoils, and restore surfaces by removing marks with deburring wheels. Reading gauges and applying basic math will ensure correct blends and consistent quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with basic tools (hand tools, pneumatic tools, etc.).
• Solid grasp of basic mathematics and ability to interpret gauge readings against specifications.
• Hands-on strengths: troubleshooting, hand tools, maintenance, manufacturing exposure, mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Sculpt clean, consistent outside radii using air-powered tools.
• Refine micro-finishes within fillet radii and along airfoils by removing cutter marks with deburring and finishing wheels.
• Erase machine marks and belt scratches; restore and blend surfaces on platforms, shrouds, radii, and airfoils.
• Measure thickness with gauges, correct oversize conditions per operation sheets, and control blends, stock removal, and surface finish using proper wheel durometers and belt grits.

Skills

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Mathematics

Gauge readings

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Polishing belts

Polishing wheels

Job description

PDS Tech, Inc. in North Charlestown, NH, is seeking a Precision Airfoil Finishing Technician. You will transform machined parts into inspection-ready components with aerospace-grade finishes that meet strict quality standards.

You will sculpt outside radii with air-powered tools, perform micro-finishing along fillets and airfoils, and restore surfaces by removing marks with deburring wheels. Reading gauges and applying basic math will ensure correct blends and consistent quality.