Technician

Keep Aviation Moving – Join as a High-Impact Technician in Clearwater, FL

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation industry innovator to hire an experienced Technician who thrives on solving complex problems and keeping manufacturing systems running at peak performance. If you’re a hands-on expert with deep technical know-how, this is your chance to make a direct impact on mission-critical production.

About the Role

As a Technician , you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of advanced manufacturing equipment used in aviation production. Your expertise will help minimize downtime, optimize processes, and support the production of high-quality components that keep aircraft systems operating safely and effectively.

What You’ll Do

In this dynamic and collaborative role, you will:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair in-line manufacturing equipment

• Diagnose equipment failures and replace defective components or modules

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of production systems

• Use technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools to resolve issues

• Monitor and improve machine performance to increase efficiency and reliability

• Collaborate with Production, Process, Quality, and Test Engineering teams

• Maintain detailed logs for maintenance, repairs, and inventory

• Utilize a range of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment

• Support process improvements and may redesign basic systems (optical, electrical, mechanical, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturing procedures

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of technical experience in manufacturing or equipment maintenance

• Strong expertise in electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems

• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across processes and equipment

• Hands-on experience with mechanical tools and soldering equipment

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and prints

• Experience in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) environments

• Familiarity with AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to complete required certifications (ESD, PWB Handling, First Piece, Component ID, etc.)

• Flexibility to adjust schedule, including occasional weekends or alternate shifts

• 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 equipment such as:

• MyCronic or Universal Instruments Pick-and-Place (PnP) machines

• Kohyoung or YesTech AOI systems

• MPM Screen Printers and SMT inline wash systems

• Associate degree or vocational certification in a technical field

• Additional formal technical training or a related degree

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with industry-leading organizations where innovation and expertise drive success.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive pay: $26.00 – $35.00 per hour

• 12-month contract with valuable industry experience

• 4/10 schedule (Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM) – enjoy extended weekends

• Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing systems in aviation

• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence

• The chance to work alongside experienced engineers and technicians on critical production processes

Make Your Impact Count

Your work will directly support the production systems that power modern aviation technology. By ensuring equipment reliability and performance, you’ll play a key role in delivering quality and innovation at scale.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact technical role with a leader in aviation, don’t wait .

Apply now and help drive performance, precision, and progress in aerospace manufacturing.

Pay Details: $26.00 to $35.00 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.

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