Precision Matters: Join a Leading Aerospace Team as a Dimension Control Technician

$43.01/Hour | Palmdale, CA | 4/10 Schedule 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading organization in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a skilled Dimension Control Technician. If you have experience with precision measurement, tooling, machining, laser tracking, or metrology and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to contribute to the production of advanced aerospace components while helping ensure the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

About the Role

As a Dimension Control Technician, you will play a critical role in the fabrication, assembly, alignment, inspection, and maintenance of jigs and fixtures used throughout the aerospace manufacturing process. Your expertise will help ensure complex aircraft components are produced to exact specifications, supporting quality, efficiency, and mission success.

This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, precision measurement systems, and cross-functional manufacturing teams in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Position: Dimension Control Technician

Location: Palmdale, CA 93550-7401

Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (6 Months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4x10 Schedule

Pay Rate: $43.01 per hour

Potential: Intended Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

What You'll Do

Design and Fabrication

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
  
• Support the creation and fabrication of jigs and fixtures used in aerospace manufacturing.
  
• Utilize CAD models and engineering data to verify tooling designs.
  
• Apply knowledge of materials, machining processes, and manufacturing methods to optimize tooling solutions.
  

Assembly and Alignment

• Assemble jigs, fixtures, and tooling components to precise specifications.
  
• Verify alignment and dimensional accuracy using:
  
  
  
  • Laser tracking systems
    
  • Calipers
    
  • Micrometers
    
  • Precision measuring equipment
    
  
  
  
• Perform adjustments and fine-tuning to achieve required tolerances.
  

Inspection and Quality Control

• Conduct inspections to ensure tooling meets engineering and quality requirements.
  
• Document measurements, inspection findings, and corrective actions.
  
• Collaborate with quality teams to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Ensure compliance with aerospace manufacturing standards and specifications.
  

Maintenance and Repair

• Perform preventive maintenance on tooling and fixtures.
  
• Replace worn or damaged components.
  
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling issues to maintain operational efficiency.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance tooling performance and reliability.
  

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Partner with engineers, machinists, quality personnel, and production teams.
  
• Support manufacturing process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
  
• Communicate recommendations related to tooling design, alignment, and performance.
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in manufacturing, tooling, machining, metrology, or dimensional control
  
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
    
  • CNC machining
    
  • Laser tracking systems
    
  • Precision measurement equipment
    
  
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
  
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 35 pounds
  
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a warehouse and production environment
  
• Ability to handle and assemble small parts and machinery
  
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance. 
  
• 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

• Associate degree in a technical field
  
• Experience using laser tracking in an aircraft manufacturing environment
  
• Tool and Die experience
  
• Knowledge of metrology processes and laser tracker setup
  
• Experience creating working build models using Verisurf software
  
• Experience with Siemens NX, CATIA, or other 3D CAD systems
  
• Forklift and overhead crane experience or willingness to obtain certification through employer-provided training
  
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
  
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, assembly processes, and dimensional inspection techniques
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities that make a real impact. This role offers the chance to support advanced aerospace manufacturing programs while developing valuable experience with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading teams.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay at $43.01 per hour
  
• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace programs
  
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement and metrology technologies
  
• Exposure to sophisticated manufacturing and tooling processes
  
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
  
• Potential pathway to long-term employment
  

A Culture Built on Precision and Innovation

Join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, teamwork, and quality. Your contributions will directly support the manufacturing processes that help deliver world-class aerospace products and technologies.

Apply Today

If you're a detail-oriented technician with experience in tooling, metrology, laser tracking, machining, or dimensional control, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing with PDS Tech Commercial.

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