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Forge Helper I

PDS Defense

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Location
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Job overview

PDS Defense seeks a Forge Helper I in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to support forging operations by following supervisor directions, tracking part serialization, maintaining a safe organized work area, and ensuring high‑quality parts while adhering to company policies and safety procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate ForkliftCompute Rate Ratio PercentInterpret Bar GraphsPresent InformationPhysical Stamina in Hot EnvironmentLift Up to 50 Pounds

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentOne Year Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Forge Helper I Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posted: 10/2/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226618

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Forge Helper l, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Job Description:

Basic understanding of forging process and procedures

Ability to follow directions given by the Blacksmith or Supervisor

Keeps track of serialization of parts

Maintains a safe and organized work area and displays concern for maintain equipment (manipulator, furnaces, etc.)

Follows all company policies and safety procedures

Ensures that the parts being worked on are of the highest quality

Skill/Knowledge:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to operate a forklift and/or other powered industrial equipment

Regularly required to stand, walk quickly, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear in a load and hot environment

Frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, and climb onto equipment

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat

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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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