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Huntington Beach, CA (On-Site/Office)
Engineering Development Assembler Mechanic A
Job ID: 216083
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance after hire
Schedule: Regular and predictable attendance required
Position Overview
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Development Assembler Mechanic A in Huntington Beach, CA to support hands-on mechanical build activities for advanced aerospace programs. This role involves fabrication, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of components and structural assemblies used across multiple production lines.
This position bridges craftsmanship with engineering, working from work orders, designs, computer models, and established processes to ensure high-quality, precision builds.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.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:
Job ID: 216083
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance after hire
Schedule: Regular and predictable attendance required
Position Overview
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Development Assembler Mechanic A in Huntington Beach, CA to support hands-on mechanical build activities for advanced aerospace programs. This role involves fabrication, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of components and structural assemblies used across multiple production lines.
This position bridges craftsmanship with engineering, working from work orders, designs, computer models, and established processes to ensure high-quality, precision builds.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot mechanical and structural components using standard hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
- Perform heavy structure drill-out, bonding, fastener installation, component assembly, and wire harness installations.
- Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, including buyoffs, inspections, and non-conformance records.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide feedback and recommend design or process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, quality requirements, and configuration control standards.
- Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance, machine trades, or manufacturing technologies.
- Experience with composites, titanium, sheet metal, riveting, fastening, wiring, tubing, and basic machining.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical data.
- Proficient use of torque wrenches, countersinks, drills, deburring tools, and calibrated equipment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
- High school diploma/GED
- Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
- A&P certification, specialized training, or equivalent technical experience.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.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
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