Build What Powers Space Exploration — Fabrication Specialist Opportunity at Kennedy Space Center

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Must be flexible for all shifts (Training on 1st Shift)

Pay Starting at : $27.31 /hour

Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Consultant

Shape the Hardware Behind Human Spaceflight

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Fabrication Specialist supporting critical mechanical and structural assembly operations. In this role, you won’t just build components—you will help create the systems that power space missions and push the boundaries of exploration.

If you take pride in precision craftsmanship and want your work tied to real-world aerospace advancement, this is your chance to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Fabrication Specialist, you will:

• Assemble precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components to exact specifications
  
• Build and install pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, and tubing assemblies
  
• Perform structural drilling and assembly, including match drilling on advanced materials
  
• Measure tolerances using micrometers, calipers, and gauges for high-precision work
  
• Apply correct torque specifications and mechanical clearances
  
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings and technical requirements
  
• Handle complex components in a controlled, high-performance manufacturing environment
  
• Contribute to the assembly of systems used in spaceflight and aerospace applications
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• 1+ year of related mechanical or fabrication experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  
• Experience with mechanical assembly, drilling, or tubing installation
  
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and specifications
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  
• 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 supporting a NASA program or aerospace manufacturing environment
  
• Familiarity with clean room processes
  
• Experience with aircraft, spaceflight, or human-rated hardware manufacturing
  
• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Tube, valve, and fitting installation
    
  • Structural assembly using aluminum, titanium, and composites
    
  • Tubing and ducting systems
    
  
  
  
• Hands-on experience with advanced assembly and fabrication techniques
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find purpose. You’ll be joining a team dedicated to supporting some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world.

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to systems that support space exploration and human spaceflight
  
• Hands-On Innovation: Work with cutting-edge materials and advanced fabrication techniques
  
• Career Development: Gain valuable experience in a highly specialized and respected field
  
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a skilled team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement
  
• Competitive Pay: Earn strong hourly compensation while expanding your expertise
  

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re a detail-driven fabrication professional ready to bring your skills to one of the most exciting environments in the world, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the future of aerospace—right from the heart of Kennedy Space Center.

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