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Skin Quality Specialist

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PDS Tech Commercial

Wichita, KS (In Person)

$95,680 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/8/2026

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Job Description

  • Perfect the Surface of Flight — Join as a Skin Quality Specialist and Earn Up to $48/Hour
  • PDS Tech Commercial
  • is partnering with a leading aviation innovator to hire a skilled
  • Skin Quality Specialist
  • in •Wichita, KS•.
If you're passionate about precision craftsmanship and take pride in flawless finishes, this is your chance to play a critical role in building and refining aircraft that set the standard for excellence.
Job Title:
  • Skin Quality
  • Job Type:
  • Full time; Contract
  • Location:
  • Wichita, KS
  • Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday; Selected workers will work 2nd shift primarily. However, must be ready to work any shift/OT/weekends as needed
  • Pay Rate:
  • $44.00-$48.00 per hour
  • Role Overview
  • As a Skin Quality Specialist, you'll ensure the structural integrity and visual perfection of aircraft surfaces. Your expertise in finishing, repair, and inspection will directly impact the safety, performance, and appearance of some of the most advanced aerospace products in the world.
  • What You'll Do
  • In this hands-on, detail-driven role, you will: + Assemble, install, seal, inspect, and refine
  • structural and system components
  • + Perform
  • hand forming, burnishing, and surface repair
  • to meet strict aerospace standards + Apply
  • protective coatings, metal polishing
  • , and finishing processes + Blend and transition multiple adjacent surfaces to precise
  • engineering tolerances
  • + Drill and disassemble components to access and complete repair work + Read and interpret
  • blueprints, sketches, and technical documentation
  • + Use
  • precision measuring tools and shop mathematics
  • to ensure accuracy + Conduct
  • functional testing
  • to verify form, fit, and function + Identify and document discrepancies in accordance with procedures + Maintain tools and equipment, performing
  • routine preventive maintenance
  • + Support production flow by assisting and training team members + Cross-train in inspection functions and work toward
  • SIA qualification
  • + Ensure compliance with all
  • quality, safety, and process requirements
  • Required Qualifications
  • + •5+ years of experience•in skin quality, including •hand forming, burnishing, and repair•+ Strong experience with •surface finishing and blending to tight tolerances•+ Proficiency in reading •engineering drawings and technical documentation•+ Ability to use •precision measurement and inspection tools•+ Willingness to work •2nd shift (primary)•with flexibility for other shifts, overtime, and weekends + Ability to •stand and perform physical work for an entire 8-hour shift•+ Must be able to start within •2 weeks of offer acceptance•+ Ability to successfully complete •background checks•Preferred Qualifications•+ Experience in •aerospace manufacturing or high-spec production environments•+ Familiarity with •protective coatings, isoscope usage, and advanced metal finishing techniques•+ Background in •assembly, structural installation, and sealing operations•+ Experience mentoring or training team members + Strong commitment to •quality, safety, and continuous improvement•Why Join Us•At PDS Tech Commercial, you're not just filling a role—you're helping shape the future of aviation: + •
Top Pay:
  • $44.00-$48.00 per hour +
  • Career Impact:
  • Work alongside an industry-leading aviation partner +
  • Skill Expansion:
  • Gain exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes +
  • Team-Oriented Culture:
  • Collaborate in a supportive, safety-first environment +
  • Meaningful Work:
  • Your craftsmanship directly affects the performance and reliability of aircraft This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a role where precision matters and your work truly stands out.
  • Apply Today
  • If you're ready to take your craftsmanship to new heights and make a visible impact in aerospace, we want to hear from you.
  • Apply now and become a key part of building excellence in aviation with PDS Tech Commercial.
  • Pay Details:
  • $44.
00 to $48.00 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.