Location: North Charleston, SC
Pay: $27.00-33.00/HR Based on years of experience
Schedule: Must be open to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift

Must be comfortable working in confined spaces

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking skilled Aircraft Sealer Technicians to support routine production assembly operations for a major aerospace program. In this hands-on role, you will apply sealants, install components, and support the integrity of aircraft structures and systems.

This position plays a direct role in ensuring aircraft safety, performance, and reliability through precise sealing and assembly work in a production environment.

• Perform production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, aircraft systems, and equipment using manual processes

• Read and interpret technical work instructions, drawings, and specifications in English

• Apply sealants to surfaces in accordance with detailed specifications

• Install aircraft system components, including panel installations

• Perform sealing operations in fuel tanks and other structural areas

• Conduct washing and preparation processes for fuel tanks

• Operate mechanical lifts such as ladders, tiger lifts, and snorkel lifts

• Work with chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, and special finishes

• Perform bond and ground measurements to ensure compliance and safety

• 6+ months experience reading and following detailed work instructions, blueprints, drawings, or specifications in English

• 6+ months experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or technical roles using hand tools, power tools, or pneumatic tools

• 6+ months experience applying chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, or special finishes

• Ability to work in confined spaces with appropriate certification

• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, twisting, standing, walking, crawling, and crouching

• Experience sealing or working with fuel tanks or structural aircraft components

• Prior aerospace assembly or sealing experience

• Understanding of safety protocols and compliance requirements

• Competitive starting pay

• Opportunity to gain aerospace manufacturing experience

• Work on aircraft used worldwide

• Career growth potential within a respected aerospace program

If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and ready to build a career in aerospace manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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