Assembly Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401K

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Assembly Technician in Kinston, NC to perform hands-on aircraft production assembly and related tasks. You will read blueprints and specifications to build, install, inspect, modify, and test components and assemblies.

The position requires aviation production experience, use of drilling and torquing tools, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Training will include health and safety, aircraft familiarization, and quality programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or successful WorkKeys Assessment.
• Minimum 2 years of aviation production experience or equivalent.
• Basic proficiency using hand and production tools.
• 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 work any shift and overtime as needed.
• Post-recruitment training including Health & Safety, general aircraft familiarization, and quality training.

Responsibilities

• Perform production assembly operations on mechanical and/or electronic assemblies and subassemblies.
• Assemble and install parts using blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Set up and perform manual and automated assembly operations and portable machine functions.
• Perform structural assembly processes including drilling, countersinking, sealing, fastener installation, torquing, varnishing, and painting.
• Use hand and power tools, jigs, templates, and other production tools.
• Verify work with precision measuring instruments to meet specifications.
• Complete continuity checks and quality inspections on in-process and final assemblies.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test assemblies as required.
• Train to MVP qualification and complete additional training/certification.

Skills

Aviation assembly

Blueprint reading

Drilling tools

Torque tools

Quality inspection

Manual & automated assembly

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

• Job Title: Assembly Technician

• Location: Kinston, NC 28504

• Job Type: Full-time

• Pay Rate: $35.71 per hour

• Schedule: Monday through Friday

• Shift: Must be able and willing to work any shift, including overtime as needed

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:

• Perform production assembly operations on mechanical and/or electronic assemblies and subassemblies, including modules, panels, frames, cables, and related components.

• Assemble and install parts and assemblies using blueprints, drawings, specifications, work orders, and engineering changes.

• Set up and perform manual and automated assembly operations and portable machine functions.

• Perform structural assembly processes including drilling, countersinking, sealing, fastener installation, torquing, varnishing, and painting as required.

• Use hand and power tools, jigs, templates, saws, drilling equipment, and other production tools.

• Use precision measuring instruments to verify work meets required specifications.

• Complete continuity checks and potentially perform quality inspections on work in process and completed assemblies.

• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test assemblies and subassemblies when required.

• Perform fabrication, rework, functional testing, and production changes throughout the assembly process.

• Obtain and move the appropriate parts, materials, tools, and assemblies needed to complete assignments.

• Complete required data-gathering transactions and documentation to support assembly progression.

• Identify, document, report, and help investigate discrepancies involving parts, tools, procedures, sequences, or assembly processes.

• Perform routine minor machine maintenance associated with basic preventative maintenance responsibilities.

• Move products safely throughout the immediate manufacturing area using assigned shop equipment and complete necessary transactions to advance products to the next operation.

• Support continuous manufacturing flow by training, coaching, and assisting fellow employees.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and quality-focused work environment, including compliance with Foreign Object Debris prevention and applicable OSHA requirements.

• Train to become MVP qualified and complete additional training or certification provided for assigned work.

Required Qualifications

We’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 Qualifications

Stand out from the crowd with:

• 5+ years of aviation production experience.

• Vocational school or previous employer training in the use of application tools and associated techniques.

• Experience with aircraft structural assembly and installation processes.

• Experience performing tasks such as drilling, sealing, countersinking, fastener installation, varnishing, painting, and subassembly work.

• Experience in Assembler, Sub Assembly, or Assembler/Installer Structures environments.

• Computer proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to enter, generate, and retrieve production information.

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:

• Make a Visible Impact: Your craftsmanship contributes directly to the quality, reliability, and success of aircraft production.

• Strengthen Your Skills: Gain hands-on experience across assembly, structural installation, drilling, fastening, sealing, inspection, testing, and rework.

• Work With a Skilled Team: Collaborate with experienced aviation manufacturing professionals who understand that quality is a team effort.

• Safety and Quality First: Join a workplace where safety, precision, accountability, and continuous improvement are part of every assignment.

• Build Your Aviation Career: Add valuable experience supporting a leader in the aviation industry while expanding your technical capabilities and manufacturing expertise.

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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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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