Automatic Drilling Unit Technician

PDS Defense, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Automatic Drilling Unit Technician for Mobile, AL. This 2nd shift role requires adapting to a 2:00pm–10:30pm schedule with possible shift changes based on needs.

The technician will support ADU systems across shop and production lines to ensure uptime and quality. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance or ADU maintenance, with 5+ years preferred for hands-on ADU and tooling experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in industrial maintenance or ADU maintenance.
• 5+ years preferred hands-on experience with ADU maintenance and drilling templates.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and implement all ADU equipment and tooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair ADU systems to maximize uptime.
• Oversee qualification of new ADU systems and support their entry into service.
• Provide on-the-job instruction to production staff for safe, effective ADU use.
• Record lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

ADU maintenance

Mechanical technician

Test equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational certificate acceptable

Tools

ADU equipment

Drilling templates

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Automatic Drilling Unit Technician

Mobile, AL Posted: 5/12/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

217751

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Automatic Drilling Unit Technician, in Mobile, AL. Job ID#217751

Job Description

This is a 2nd shift position with a work schedule of Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 10:30pm. However, flexibility to shift based on company needs is paramount.

The ADU Technician provides comprehensive technical and mechanical support for our Automatic Drilling Unit (ADU) systems. This specialized equipment automates high-precision drilling, which is critical to the aircraft assembly process. The role is responsible for the setup, repair, implementation, and calibration of all ADU equipment, fixtures, and templates to meet production requirements. The technician will collaborate directly with production teams, working both in the ADU shop and on the production line to ensure equipment uptime and manufacturing consistency.

Duties:

Perform the complete setup, calibration, and implementation of all Automatic Drilling Unit (ADU) equipment, cutting tools, and drilling templates.

Conduct ongoing preventative maintenance and execute timely technical repairs on ADU systems to ensure maximum uptime

Oversee the full qualification process for new ADU systems and support their successful entry into service.

Provide technical oversight and on-the-job instruction to FAL employees, ensuring safe and efficient use of ADU equipment.

Champion best practices, actively advise teams on process optimization, and meticulously record lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Perform other duties as assigned

Required:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the industrial maintenance, maintenance of ADU's, maintenance of test equipment or equivalent mechanical or technical type vocation (for example; automotive transmission repair, engine overhauls, etc.)

Preferred 5+ years minimum experience in with hands-on experience in the maintenance of ADU's, drilling templates, cutting tools and test equipment.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

A vocational/technical certificate will be considered in-lieu of experience for entry level positions.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

• 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)

For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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:

• The 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