Manufacturing Technician

PDS Tech Commercial; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Manufacturing Technician I to support tooling and manufacturing operations for precision aerospace programs. You will ensure tooling, fixtures, and assemblies meet exact dimensional requirements, directly influencing product quality and production efficiency.

In this role you will lay out, fabricate, and assemble jigs and fixtures, read tool drawings, operate optical inspection equipment, and contribute to process improvements with metrology and SPC practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or education related to tool building and/or laser tracking in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing reference systems and creating working build models.
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders as required.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in warehouse and shop-floor environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as Adobe PDF tools.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, and assemble standard and non-standard jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling.
• Work with complex contours, compound angles, and exacting tolerances requiring precise coordination of tooling holes and reference points across multiple planes.
• Interpret tool design drawings and plan work sequences, methods, and operations.
• Set up and operate optical inspection instruments to verify alignment, fit, and assembly adjustments.
• Develop and design holding devices, jigs, fixture details, and tooling solutions.
• Create operational sequences and shop drawings for fabrication and assembly activities.
• Monitor and verify quality standards using statistical process control methods and other quality procedures.
• Support tooling and manufacturing teams with dimensional analysis and measurement verification.

Skills

Tool building

Laser tracking

Build models

Reference systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe PDF

Verisurf X

SA and Maya Matrix

Build!IT

PolyWorks

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe PDF

Verisurf X

SA and Maya Matrix

Build!IT

PolyWorks

Job description

Build the Future of Aviation as a Manufacturing Technician

Join PDS Tech Commercial and play a critical role in shaping the precision, quality, and innovation behind some of the most advanced aerospace manufacturing projects in the industry. If you're passionate about accuracy, skilled in technical measurements, and eager to contribute to cutting‑edge aviation programs, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician I

Location: Palmdale, CA 93550-7401

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Contract)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 4x10 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $29.50 per hour

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will support tooling and manufacturing operations by ensuring critical tooling, fixtures, and assemblies meet exact dimensional requirements. Your expertise will directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and the success of complex aerospace programs.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lay out, fabricate, and assemble standard and non-standard jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling.
• Work with complex contours, compound angles, and exacting tolerances requiring precise coordination of tooling holes and reference points across multiple planes.
• Interpret tool design drawings and plan work sequences, methods, and operations.
• Set up and operate optical inspection instruments to verify alignment, fit, and assembly adjustments.
• Develop and design holding devices, jigs, fixture details, and tooling solutions.
• Create operational sequences and shop drawings for fabrication and assembly activities.
• Monitor and verify quality standards using statistical process control methods and other quality procedures.
• Support tooling and manufacturing teams with dimensional analysis and measurement verification.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or educational background related to tool building and/or laser tracking in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing reference systems and creating working build models.
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders as required.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in warehouse and shop-floor environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as Adobe PDF tools.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of computer-aided metrology systems, including:
• Laser Trackers
• Articulated Arms
• Scanners
• 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom) systems
• Experience with reverse engineering and model development from collected measurement data.
• Knowledge of integrated airframe and aerostructure systems.
• Experience with metrology and manufacturing software, including:
• Verisurf X
• SA and Maya Matrix
• Build!IT
• PolyWorks

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with some of the most exciting opportunities in aviation and advanced manufacturing. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to work on innovative aerospace programs that push the boundaries of technology.
• A four-day workweek that promotes work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Valuable hands‑on experience with industry-leading tooling and metrology technologies.
• A collaborative environment where precision, craftsmanship, and continuous learning are valued.
• Potential contract-to-hire opportunity, providing a pathway for long‑term career growth.

Pay Details:

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

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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

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.