Process Mechanic I6

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Direct deposit

Career counseling

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Process Mechanic I6 to support fabrication processes.

You will mask hardware for subsequent processing, load/unload/hang hardware for chemical treatments, and perform deburr, hand finishing, light hand forming, and hand drilling. The role requires 5+ years of maskant experience in aerospace, ability to stand for an 8-hour shift, and readiness to work 2nd shift with overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Moonlighting may require experience with masking hardware for aerospace applications.
• 5+ years of maskant experience in aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication support activities including masking hardware for subsequent processing.
• Load/unload/hang hardware for chemical applications.
• Deburr, hand finishing, light hand forming, and hand drilling activities.

Skills

Maskant experience

Job description

Engineering

Process Mechanic I6 Wichita, KS Posted: 6/1/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218304

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

13

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

3

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Process Mechanic I6, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#218304

Job Description:

Perform fabrication support activities including, e.g., masking hardware for subsequent processing, loading/unloading/hanging hardware for chemical applications, deburr, hand finishing, light hand forming, hand drilling and associated equipment or bench type work.

Skills:

Need workers with 5+ years of Maskant experience in aerospace Selected workers will work 2nd shift primarily.

However, must be ready to work any shift/OT/weekends as needed Must be able to stand and work for entire 8 hr. shift

Must be able to start within 2 weeks after offer acceptance

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).

For a full description of benefits available to you,

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

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