Build the Future of Space Exploration as a Mechanical Assembly Technician

Launch Your Career with an Industry Leader at Kennedy Space Center

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading organization in the aerospace industry to hire skilled Mechanical Assembly Technicians for an exciting opportunity at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. If you have experience with precision mechanical assembly, structural drilling, tubing installations, or aerospace manufacturing, this is your chance to contribute to missions that push the boundaries of innovation and exploration.

Join a team where precision matters, quality is critical, and your work directly supports some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world.

Position Details

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL

Job Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: Starting at $26.44 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Shift Requirements: Must be available to work all shifts. Initial training will be conducted on 1st shift.

Make an Impact Every Day

As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you'll work hands-on with complex aerospace components and systems, helping build and assemble hardware that supports critical aviation and spaceflight initiatives. Your expertise in precision assembly and attention to detail will play a vital role in ensuring safety, quality, and mission success.

What You'll Do

• Assemble precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  
• Perform installation and assembly of pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, tubing, and ducting.
  
• Conduct structural drilling and assembly operations on aluminum, titanium, and composite materials.
  
• Measure mechanical tolerances using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and precision measurement tools.
  
• Verify torque specifications, clearances, and assembly requirements to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions to complete complex assemblies.
  
• Handle and install aerospace hardware while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.
  
• Support production schedules through consistent attendance and dependable performance.
  
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve assembly challenges and maintain operational excellence.
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
• Minimum of 1 year of related mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or aerospace experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience with mechanical assembly processes and precision hand tools.
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions.
  
• Experience measuring and verifying tolerances using micrometers, calipers, gauges, or similar instruments.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  
• Flexibility to work all assigned shifts as required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a NASA program.
  
• Experience working in a clean room environment.
  
• Manufacturing experience involving human spaceflight, spaceflight systems, or aircraft hardware.
  
• Experience handling and installing tubes, valves, fittings, and hydraulic components.
  
• Structural assembly experience, including match drilling of aluminum, titanium, and composite materials.
  
• Experience with tubing and ducting installation.
  
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and quality standards.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to do more than build components—you'll help build the future.

Work on Meaningful Projects

Contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and spaceflight initiatives that inspire innovation and advance exploration.

Develop Specialized Skills

Gain valuable experience working with sophisticated aerospace hardware, precision assembly techniques, and industry-leading technologies.

Collaborative Team Environment

Work alongside talented professionals who are committed to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and mission success.

Competitive Compensation

Earn a starting wage of $26.44 per hour while expanding your technical expertise in a highly respected industry.

Career-Building Opportunity

Enhance your resume with experience at one of the world's most iconic aerospace locations, Kennedy Space Center.

Ready to Help Build What's Next?

If you're a detail-oriented mechanical assembler with a passion for precision, aerospace technology, and hands-on problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step toward an exciting career supporting groundbreaking aerospace and space exploration programs. Your skills could help shape the future of flight and discovery.



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