Now Hiring: Skilled Sheet Metal Workers for the Aviation Industry!
Join PDS Tech Commercial and Help Build the Future of Flight
Location: Torrance, CA Schedule: 1st shift 6am to 2:30 pm Payrate: $23/hour
About the Role
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation industry to find motivated Sheet Metal Workers ready to make an impact. In this hands-on role, you’ll help shape the very components that make aircraft fly—using your precision, skill, and eye for detail to bring engineering blueprints to life. Your work won’t just be part of a process—it’ll be part of a purpose.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Setting up and operating machinery such as drill presses, punch presses, shears, bending rolls, brakes, grinders, and numerical control equipment
Following detailed blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings to accurately cut, form, and shape sheet metal
Using both hand and power tools to finish, smooth, and blend metal seams
Potentially operating soldering and welding equipment
Ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards
Collaborating with supervisors and teammates to meet production goals
Working in an environment where lifting over 30 lbs and operating near industrial machinery is expected
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
2–4 years of experience in sheet metal work or a related field
Familiarity with standard metal fabrication tools and procedures
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
Strong adherence to safety procedures
Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in the aviation or aerospace industry
Proficiency with CNC equipment
Welding and soldering experience
Why Join Us?
When you work with PDS Tech Commercial, you become part of a team that’s building more than just aircraft components—were building a future in aviation. Here’s what you can expect:
Subco Bonus Program worth up to $3,000:
$1,000 at 14 days with perfect attendance
$1,000 at 60 days (after earning 14-day bonus)
$1,000 at 90 days (after earning 60-day bonus)
Competitive pay and consistent hours
Military Friendly® Employer
Work on cutting-edge aviation projects
Supportive team environment with growth opportunities
Safety-focused workplace culture
Ready to Take Off with Us?
If youre a detail-oriented, mechanically-minded professional who takes pride in quality work—we want to hear from you!
Apply today and start building your career in an industry that never stops reaching for the skies.
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.
Pay Details: $23.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
