Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Military -Tampa, FL-2nd Shift

Company: 
PDS Defense, Inc.
Category: 
Maintenance
Job Type: 
Contractor
City: 
Pinellas Park
State: 
Florida
Country: 
USA

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structures Assembler I, in Pinellas, FL
2nd Shift
Job Description:

  • Performs a variety of operations to manufacture, assemble and/or refurbish aircraft parts and structures such as F-16 Frames and Structures, F-35 canopies, and C-130 sub-assembly components.
  • Assemblies can require controlled tooling as well as build to print.
  • Tasks include aligning parts on jigs using both templates and fixtures.
  • Performs part-fitting operations such as minor filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, drilling, reaming, riveting, countersinking, and cold working.
  • Measures parts with a variety of methods to verify dimensions.
  • May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes and perform repairs.
  • Works from blueprint diagrams, drawings, specifications, and shop orders.
  • Monitors and verifies quality and develops corrective action.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • No relocation assistance provided..

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of sheet metal assembly/aircraft sheet metal structure experience is required.
  • Must have experience using hand tools (i.e. torque wrench, drills and inspection tools, riveting tools, and various other hand tools).
  • Ability to read and interpret assembly Drawings or Instructions.
  • Previous experience as an Assembler and/or Aircraft Structures Mechanic is highly preferred.
  • Previous aircraft structure on the F-16, C-130, and F-35 is a bonus
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels, to work in teams or independently and communicate effectively with co-workers or supervisory staff.
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Mathematical ability to perform and/or understand the calculations used in assigned areas and ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical data.
  • Competently uses computers and other systems to access, maintain and manipulate data

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.
PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law SupplementPDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/.

First posted: 
10/8/2025 4:13:46 PM

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