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Wide Body Aircraft Fuel Cell Assembly Technician

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Wide Body Aircraft Fuel Cell Assembly Technician, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#226790 Job Description: We are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as Aircraft Assembly Technicians. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the assembly and integration of various components to build and attach major wing assemblies. Your expertise will be essential in performing procedures related to fuselage and wing joining, as well as the installation and rework of plumbing, electrical components, systems, and structures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications
• Use chemical lubricants, solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes
• Using a computer in a production environment
• Assemble and install parts, structural components and sub-assemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies. This includes sealing, plumbing system and electrical components.
• Work on composite/metal aircraft
• Using drills and high impact vibratory tools (bucking, riveting), in addition to screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools and various other hand tools
• Inspect work for quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris)
• Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., scissors lifts, elevated work platforms)
• Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. San Antonio, Texas. Physical requirements: This position will require working in confined spaces of the wing fuel cells for extended periods Continuous (6-8 Hrs) Flexion/extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), Lying down (back, side, front), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist, walking Frequent (3-6 Hrs) exposure to constant noise and inside a confined space Continuous (6-8 Hrs) bending at the waist, handling (holding/grasping), standing, use of high impact vibratory tools, working from an elicited platform Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds Continuous (6-8 Hrs) Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting) Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Ability to access/enter a wing fuel tank opening (approximately 18 inch x 10 inch opening) 1+ years of experience with various types of hand held power tools 1+ years of experience following oral and written instructions Able and willing to work a variable shift (1st or 2nd) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 1+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment 1+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics or similar industry; this can include education and military. Enrolled in a partnered manufacturing related high school or community and technology college academic program Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request. 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. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled