Fabrication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Build What Protects Flight — Join as a Fabrication Technician in Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier aviation industry leader to hire skilled Fabrication Specialists (Technicians) in New Orleans, LA . If you have a hands-on mindset and take pride in precision work, this is your opportunity to contribute to critical aerospace components that ensure safety, durability, and performance.

Role Overview: Your Impact

As a Fabrication Technician, you will play a vital role in preparing, coating, and protecting aircraft components that operate in demanding environments. Your work directly supports the integrity and longevity of flight hardware, helping ensure aircraft meet rigorous safety and performance standards.

What You’ll Do — Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Apply organic coatings to meet corrosion protection and appearance requirements
• Perform paint preparation and application using brush, roll, and spray techniques
• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Conduct chemical conversion processes for surface preparation
• Perform vacuum and mechanical bonding of Thermal Protective Systems (TPS) on flight hardware
• Apply TPS through spray and pour methods
• Follow strict safety guidelines and quality standards in all tasks
• Support production goals while maintaining precision and consistency

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of related fabrication, coating, or manufacturing experience (or equivalent)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process documents
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• 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

• Experience with brush, roll, and spray coating applications
• Background in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial fabrication environments
• Familiarity with thermal protection systems or bonding processes

Why Join Us

• Work That Matters: Contribute to aerospace systems that support safety and mission readiness
• Hands-On Innovation: Be part of a team building cutting-edge flight hardware
• Competitive Pay: Starting at $27.29/hour
• Flexible Shift Options: Choose from 1st, 2nd, or weekend shifts
• Career Growth: Gain valuable experience in high-demand aerospace manufacturing
• Team Environment: Join a culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Job Details at a Glance

• Title: Fabrication Specialist (Technician)
• Location: New Orleans, LA (Onsite – Building 103-88)
• Schedule:
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
  • Weekend Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Fri–Sun)
• Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Consultant Role
• Openings: 5 Positions
• Target Start Date: July 24
• Overtime: As needed

Ready to Build Your Future in Aerospace? Apply Today

If you’re detail-oriented, hands-on, and ready to contribute to high-impact aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of flight—one precision component at a time.

Pay Details: $27.29 per hour

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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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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