| Location | Hanover, MD |
| Salary | $29.75 Per Hour |
PGS Worldwide is seeking Aerospace Manufacturing Technicians in Hanover, Maryland for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will fabricate and assemble composite and metallic aerospace panels used in flight hardware, including honeycomb core preparation, adhesive bonding, drilling, hardware installation, potting, and rework.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of honeycomb panel fabrication or aerospace mechanical assembly experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and process specifications.
Experience using hand tools and powered machinery.
Good math and geometry skills.
Ability to read and follow written manufacturing instructions and technical procedures.
Ability to process metals, composites, and wood using production tools and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work flexible schedules as needed to meet production and delivery requirements.
Strong commitment to workplace safety.
U.S. citizenship required.
Previous honeycomb panel fabrication experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Experience with adhesive bonding and metal bonding.
Experience preparing and mixing epoxy and silicone adhesives.
Experience installing mechanical or thermal components in honeycomb panels.
Experience with drilling, insert installation, edge closeouts, hardware installation, and potting.
Experience handling hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and industry standards.
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
Prepare honeycomb core and other materials for aerospace panel fabrication.
Mix and apply adhesives according to established process specifications.
Perform adhesive bonding and metal-bonding operations.
Install inserts, edge closeouts, hardware, and other panel components.
Perform potting and drilling operations.
Fabricate and rework composite and metallic panel assemblies.
Build flight hardware from engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications.
Maintain dimensional accuracy and workmanship requirements.
Operate hand tools and production machinery used to process metals, composites, and wood.
Support equipment setup and calibration activities with engineering personnel.
Perform rework and quality testing on parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Support inspection, troubleshooting, and continuous process-improvement activities.
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, lead technicians, supervisors, and program teams to meet production schedules.
100% onsite in Hanover, Maryland
9/80A schedule
Flexibility to work alternate schedules as needed to meet delivery requirements.
$29.75 per hour
Job ID: 2253
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.