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Job Description
Manufacturing Technician 2
📍 Mesa, AZ
💲 $33.00/hour
Job ID: 218479
About the Opportunity
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician 2 to join our team in Mesa, AZ. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on manufacturing experience who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are committed to safety, precision, and quality.
Position Overview
As a Manufacturing Technician 2, you will support all aspects of manufacturing operations, including assembly, equipment operation, and quality testing. You will collaborate with engineering teams on setup, calibration, and process improvements while ensuring strict adherence to procedures and safety standards.
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.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
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:
📍 Mesa, AZ
💲 $33.00/hour
Job ID: 218479
About the Opportunity
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician 2 to join our team in Mesa, AZ. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on manufacturing experience who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are committed to safety, precision, and quality.
Position Overview
As a Manufacturing Technician 2, you will support all aspects of manufacturing operations, including assembly, equipment operation, and quality testing. You will collaborate with engineering teams on setup, calibration, and process improvements while ensuring strict adherence to procedures and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assembly operations for gun systems in both team and independent settings
- Assemble subassemblies and top-level assemblies with precision
- Follow detailed operating procedures and document/record required data
- Interpret blueprints and technical work instructions
- Operate industrial equipment, including cranes and forklifts
- Use precision measuring tools to verify alignment and positioning
- Support rework activities and quality inspections/testing
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Participate in team initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and scheduling
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing assembly
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40 lbs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain coverage under the Safe Explosive Act (ATF requirements)
- Ability to work a 4/10 schedule (Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Mechanical background
- Experience reading technical drawings/prints
- Familiarity with Costpoint, MES, or similar manufacturing systems
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.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
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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