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Composite Fabrication Specialist B

PDS Defense Inc.

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North Charleston, SC (On-Site/Office)

Composite Fabrication Specialist B

Location: North Charleston, SC

Job ID: 216020

Shift: Must be able to work any shift based on business need
REQUIRED: Regular and Predictable Attendance Required

Position Summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Composite Fabrication Specialist B to join our team in North Charleston, SC. This role supports a wide range of fabrication, assembly, machining, and mechanical/electrical operations critical to aerospace manufacturing. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, able to read technical drawings, and able to work safely in a physically demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform machine setup, machining, welding setup, welding, sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, and tube bending/fabrication.
  • Complete composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly tasks.
  • Assemble precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
  • Assemble, repair, modify, and install various power plants and drive trains.
  • Perform soldering on electronic and avionics products.
  • Assemble and install wire harnesses and avionics hardware.
  • Prepare test articles, fixtures, and data-collection devices for testing.
  • Perform basic chemical conversion and paint preparation.
  • Apply routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance.
  • Follow established drawings, specifications, and requirements for articles of limited complexity.


Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED and typically 1+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
  • Ability to work a variable shift.
  • 1+ years using internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite, and/or specialized computer applications.
  • 1+ years reading/ interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications, and following detailed work instructions (in English).
  • 1+ years applying mathematical calculations in a technical environment.
  • 1+ years experience using basic hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
  • 1+ years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly.
  • Required: Ability to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications


Top Technical Skills Required
  • Conventional material lay-up and precision measuring
  • Use of power, pneumatic, and hand tools
  • CNC experience
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, material processes, schematics, and diagrams (English)


Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform:
  • Flexion/extension (head bent forward/back)
  • Handling, kneeling, bending at the waist
  • Reaching overhead, turning head/neck
  • Standing, twisting, walking
  • Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces)
  • Crawling and crouching (squatting)
  • Lifting/carrying 10-35 pounds


Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals
  • Ability to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications
  • Training Requirement: Successful completion of 8-10 weeks of OJT or classroom training


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, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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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
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About Us
PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology, and service industries. We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, PDS Defense ensures fulfillment of your human capital needs by delivering quality talent in minimal time. We also have one of the best records for contractor longevity among staffing agencies. That translates into more stable workforces, smoother operations, and better results for our customers. If you’re looking for a talent acquisition partner that is as focused on your success as you are, PDS Defense is the answer.
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