Tool & Fixture Specialist

Overview

Tool & Fixture Specialist

Build the Precision That Powers Aerospace Innovation

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 Months)
Pay Rate: $30 to $36 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a skilled Tool & Fixture Specialist
. In this hands-on role, you will ensure tooling readiness, reliability, and performance that directly support safe, efficient, and high-quality aerospace manufacturing operations. Your expertise will help keep production moving and standards uncompromised.

• Perform routine tool setup activities and minor tool repairs
• Manufacture, assemble, and fabricate tools and fixtures
• Conduct preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
• Operate factory support equipment, including forklifts, to stage and move tools and materials
• Provide tooling support to multiple production and support teams
• Read and interpret blueprint drawings to ensure tooling readiness processes are followed
• Assist in determining fabrication and assembly processes
• Support reverse engineering of parts and tooling processes as needed

• High School Diploma or GED
• Electrical background
• Welding experience
• Experience operating forklifts
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (tools and equipment)
• 1 or more years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Vocational or Associate-level technical training
• Prior experience supporting tooling operations in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the ITAR and/or EAR. Access may be limited by regulatory requirements.
• No security clearance required to start
• Safety-sensitive position
• No travel required
• Background check and drug test required upon offer acceptance

At PDS Tech Commercial, you are more than a consultant—you are a valued contributor to projects that shape the future of aerospace. We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent full-time schedule options
• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing environments
• A culture that values safety, teamwork, and technical excellence
• Opportunities to grow your skills while working alongside industry leaders

If you have the tooling expertise and hands-on skills to support world-class aerospace operations, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $36.00 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

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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

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.