Fabrication Specialist – Build the Future of Aerospace at Kennedy Space Center

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)
Pay Rate Starting at : $27.31 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shifts: Must be able to work all shifts (training conducted on 1st shift)

Where Precision Fabrication Meets Space Exploration

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Fabrication Specialist to support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations at Kennedy Space Center. In this hands-on role, you will fabricate and assemble high-performance composite and mechanical components that directly support aerospace and spaceflight programs. Your craftsmanship will contribute to mission-critical hardware where quality, safety, and precision are essential.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

As a Fabrication Specialist, you will perform a wide range of composite, electrical, and mechanical fabrication tasks, including:

• Fabricating composite detail parts and subassemblies using carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other lightweight aerospace materials

• Performing composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly using hand lay-up methods and NC/automated equipment

• Setting up and operating automated lay-up machines and motorized fabrication equipment

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, planning documents, and nonconformance dispositions

• Selecting correct parts, materials, tooling, hardware, and standards to execute work instructions accurately

• Preparing test articles, fixtures, and data collection devices for testing activities

• Performing basic organic chemical conversion, paint preparation, and application of organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance

• Executing electrical assembly tasks including soldering, wire harness assembly, and avionics product installation

• Performing mechanical assembly tasks using torque wrenches and other precision tools

• Reporting workmanship issues, material defects, tooling issues, or process constraints per established procedures

• Coordinating work and communicating effectively across shifts

• Maintaining exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards

• Adhering to all safety requirements and wearing required personal protective equipment at all times

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum of 1 year of related fabrication or manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience performing hands-on fabrication, assembly, or manufacturing tasks

• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and work instructions

• Electrical skills including soldering, wire handling, and harness assembly

• Mechanical aptitude, including experience using torque wrenches

• Willingness and ability to work all assigned 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 working with thermal protection systems (TPS)

• Drilling experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment

• Background in painting or autobody work

• Experience working with composite materials and aerospace structures

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled trades and technical professionals with some of the most exciting programs in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. When you join our team, you benefit from:

• Competitive hourly pay aligned with your experience

• Hands-on work at a world-renowned aerospace facility

• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace and spaceflight hardware

• A safety-first, quality-driven work environment

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your consulting assignment

Apply Today

If you are a Fabrication Specialist who takes pride in precision work and wants to contribute to aerospace programs that push the limits of innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help build the hardware that powers the future of aerospace

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