Build the Future of Aviation — Assembly Technician Opportunities Available!

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work on Cutting-Edge Aerospace Products?

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading organization in the aviation industry to hire dedicated and detail-oriented Assembly Technicians in Smithfield, PA. If you have manufacturing experience, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in building products that meet the highest quality standards, this is your opportunity to join a team that helps keep the aerospace industry moving forward.

Every component you assemble plays a critical role in supporting mission-driven aviation programs where precision, craftsmanship, and safety are essential.

Position Details

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)

Location: Smithfield, PA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Must be Available to Work Any Shift

Pay Rate: Starting at $26.06 per hour

Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Important: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Your Impact

As an Assembly Technician, you'll contribute directly to the production of structural and mechanical assemblies, aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories that support the aviation industry. Your attention to detail, commitment to quality, and dedication to continuous improvement will help ensure products meet strict manufacturing and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

Assembly & Manufacturing

• Perform routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories.
  
• Utilize manual assembly techniques while following established manufacturing processes and specifications.
  
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and production documentation.
  

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Follow production standards and established manufacturing procedures.
  
• Support compliance initiatives in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
  

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Independently identify and help resolve routine production issues.
  
• Develop, modify, and document corrective and preventive actions as needed.
  
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and product quality.
  

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing learning and training opportunities.
  
• Build and maintain technical knowledge, manufacturing skills, and process expertise.
  
• Contribute positively to a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence.
  

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience.
  
• Experience working in regulated environments where compliance and quality standards are critical.
  
• Experience fabricating and/or assembling mechanical or electrical systems using industry-standard production methods.
  

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret:
  
  
  
  • Engineering drawings
    
  • Blueprints
    
  • Schematics
    
  • Specifications
    
  • Change documentation
    
  
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
  
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and practices.
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
  
• Must live within commuting distance of Smithfield, PA, or relocate at your own expense.
  
• 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.  
  
•  Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.                                        
  
   
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using specialized manufacturing tools such as:
  
  
  
  • Mechanical and electrical crimpers
    
  • Wire strippers
    
  • Wire routing tools
    
  • Multimeters
    
  
  
  
• Knowledge of production and assembly processes, including:
  
  
  
  • Engineering drawings
    
  • Wiring diagrams and schematics
    
  • Functional testing procedures
    
  • Supplier documentation
    
  
  
  
• Understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention
    
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls
    
  • Material handling procedures
    
  • Calibration requirements
    
  
  
  
• Experience evaluating materials, suppliers, equipment, and manufacturing processes to ensure quality and reproducibility.
  

Why Join Us?

A Career That Takes You Higher

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with exciting opportunities that make a real impact. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled manufacturing teams supporting innovative aviation programs where quality and precision matter every day.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay starting at $26.06/hour
  
• Opportunity to work within the aviation and aerospace industry
  
• Hands-on experience building critical aircraft components and systems
  
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety and quality
  
• Ongoing learning and skill development opportunities
  
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
  
• A culture that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement
  

Whether you're looking to expand your manufacturing career or take the next step into the aviation industry, this position offers the opportunity to build something meaningful while developing valuable skills for the future.

Ready to Launch Your Career?

If you're a dependable, detail-oriented manufacturing professional who takes pride in precision workmanship and wants to contribute to the future of aviation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an Assembly Technician—where your skills help build the products that keep aviation soaring.

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