Ops Trainee
Launch Your Aerospace Career: PDS Tech Commercial is Hiring an Operations Trainee for a Leading Aviation Company!
Start strong. Grow fast. Build the future of flight with PDS Tech Commercial.
Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $19.29/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 2nd Shift (4pm - 2:30am)
Your Opportunity to Build What Flies
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Operations Trainees to join our team in the aerospace industry. In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in manufacturing advanced composite parts for aircraft—helping build the components that take flight every day. This is more than a job. It’s a launchpad into the world of aerospace manufacturing, where precision and craftsmanship meet innovation and impact.
What You’ll Do – Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As an Operations Trainee, you’ll train to become an Advanced Composite Technician, learning to:
Manufacture high-precision composite aircraft parts using advanced materials and techniques.
Work with composite resins and materials, shaping and laying them into tools—much like wrapping a car, requiring precision, patience, and craftsmanship.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and operation sheets to understand manufacturing requirements.
Use measuring tools like a 6" scale to ensure quality standards are met.
Cut, bag, trim, and cure composite parts using autoclaves in a structured production environment.
Check your work thoroughly to ensure it is defect-free before inspection.
Maintain logs and records as required.
Keep your work area neat and organized in compliance with FOD (Foreign Object Debris) and 5S standards.
Contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
What You’ll Need – Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and precision measurement tools.
Strong manual dexterity and ability to work with hands—similar to skills used in sewing, pottery, or other fine manual crafts.
Must meet physical requirements of the role.
Willingness to work any shift.
Preferred:
Experience working with composite materials or in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards.
Why Join Us
At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just starting a job—you’re stepping into a career with momentum. We’re proud to partner with some of the world’s most advanced aerospace companies, offering opportunities for growth, skills development, and long-term success.
Help create the next generation of aircraft parts with innovative composite materials.
Join a team that values precision, learning, and pride in craftsmanship.
Begin as a trainee, grow into an Advanced Composite Technician. We invest in your development.
Contribute to building aircraft that connect people and power global innovation.
Take the First Step Toward a Career in Aerospace
Ready to work with your hands, grow your skills, and build the future of flight? Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial as an Operations Trainee. Let’s build something extraordinary—together.
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