Assembly Mechanic - Fuselage I4

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

direct deposit

free career counseling services

401(k)

select paid holidays

short-term disability insurance

skills training

employee referral bonus

affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay (in some locations)

Zusammenfassung

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks an Assembly Mechanic for fuselage work in Wichita, KS. The role involves assembling, sealing, rigging, and inspecting components from drawings and process specs, and performing functional tests to ensure correct fit and function.

The candidate will train others, work with CNC and conventional equipment, and assist in maintaining tool certifications while meeting daily production schedules.

Qualifikationen

• 11+ years of experience in fuselage assembly or related roles.
• 737 fuselage experience required.
• Must be able to read prints and process instructions.

Aufgaben

• Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect and complete precision components from drawings and specifications.
• Perform functional test and verify fit, form and function.
• Operate CNC and conventional equipment for assembly operations.
• Ensure certifications and maintenance on tools per procedure.
• Train and assist employees, support continuous flow of production.

Kenntnisse

Fuselage integration

Training others

Cross-training in inspection

Tools

CNC machining

Conventional machining

Measuring instruments

Jobbeschreibung

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Assembly Mechanic - Fuselage I4 Wichita, KS Posted: 9/28/2026

Job Description

Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect, and complete precision and other structural and system components, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures. Functional test and correct, fit form and function of assemblies and components.

1. Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information.

2. Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.

3. Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items.

4. Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification. Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.

5. Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.

6. Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).

7. Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.

8. Perform work within allotted schedules.

9. Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels.

10. Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation and inspections techniques.

11. Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified. Level BSetup and operate conventional and/or Computerized Numerical Controlled(CNC) and fastening equipment of less than simultaneous 3-axis movement. Activities include, e.g. drivematic processes, etc., or the employee must have the skill and knowledge to perform in one or more of the specialties listed below: Assembly/Installation of Structures SealerSub AssemblyAdditionally, the employee must have the skill and knowledge to perform one or more of the specialty skills listed below: Assembly/Installation Doors Integral Fuel Cell Sealing Precision Bench Assembly Pressure and vacuum testing

Skills:

11+ years of experience (Will look at someone with 10 years)

The project could go into first quarter 2027

Fuselage Integration Multilayer Layup 737 experience required.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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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:

• 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