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Process Mechanic

PDS Tech Commercial
Wichita, KS Other
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Power the Process Behind Precision — Process Mechanic Opportunity in Aerospace

Location: Wichita, KS
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Primarily 2nd Shift (must be flexible for any shift, OT, and weekends)
Pay: $44.00-$46.00/HR
Type: Full-Time Consultant


Support the Finishing Touches That Keep Aircraft Flying

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Process Mechanic. In this hands-on role, you’ll play a vital part in fabrication and processing operations that prepare critical aircraft components for performance, durability, and compliance.

If you have a strong background in aerospace processing and take pride in precision and quality, this is your opportunity to contribute to high-impact aviation production.


What You’ll Do

As a Process Mechanic, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Perform fabrication support activities including masking, deburring, and hand finishing

  • Apply maskants to hardware in preparation for chemical processing treatments

  • Load, unload, and hang components for chemical applications and processing cycles

  • Conduct light hand forming and manual drilling operations

  • Work with bench tools and associated processing equipment

  • Ensure components meet quality standards and processing requirements

  • Follow strict safety procedures, including proper handling of chemicals and PPE use

  • Maintain accuracy and efficiency while working in a production-driven environment


What You BringRequired Qualifications
  • 5 years of Maskant experience in aerospace environments

  • Experience supporting fabrication and processing operations

  • Ability to stand and perform physical work for a full 8-hour shift

  • Ability to obtain respirator certification upon start


Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities that matter—where your expertise contributes directly to aviation innovation.

  • Impactful Work: Play a key role in preparing aircraft components for critical applications

  • Hands-On Environment: Work with specialized tools, materials, and processes

  • Competitive Pay: Earn top hourly wages for your technical expertise

  • Career Growth: Build valuable experience in aerospace manufacturing and processing

  • Supportive Culture: Join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement


Ready to Take Your Skills Further?

If you’re a dedicated process professional ready to make an impact in the aerospace industry, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help ensure every aircraft component meets the highest standards of excellence.



Pay Details: $44.00 to $46.00 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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

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


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Salary : $44 - $46

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