Mechanical Technician

BUILD WHAT'S NEXT! Mechanical Technician – Aerospace & Space Flight Hardware

Location: Redondo Beach , CA | Schedule: Must be able to support 1st or 2nd shift | Pay Rate: $ 76.92

Take Your Mechanical Skills to New Heights with PDS Tech Commercial!

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Mechanical Technician to support the development, assembly, and testing of advanced mechanical and electromechanical systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge space flight hardware, contribute to complex engineering projects, and help bring innovative designs to life!

What You'll Do

• Perform mechanical assembly using engineering drawings, blueprints, and process instructions.

• Handle delicate flight hardware while following strict ESD and contamination control procedures.

• Perform bonding, drilling, torquing, and other precision assembly operations.

• Use calibrated tools and specialized adhesives to assemble complex composite and structural components.

• Support fabrication, modification, testing, and integration of mechanical assemblies.

• Work in high bays and cleanroom environments.

• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to improve processes and product quality.

• Monitor hardware status and communicate daily progress to supervisors and engineering leadership.

What You'll Need: Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 0–2 years of additional education and/or related experience.

• Ability to work 2nd shift .

• Experience reading blueprints, engineering drawings, or written work instructions.

• Familiarity with mechanical assembly and manufacturing processes.

• Experience following detailed procedures and using Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous mechanical manufacturing, integration, or testing experience.

• Experience working with space flight hardware.

• Experience with complex composite flight hardware.

• Active In-Scope SCI clearance access.

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

• Work on Innovative Technology: Support advanced aerospace and space flight programs.

• Build Your Expertise: Gain hands-on experience with precision mechanical assembly and complex hardware.

• Collaborate with Industry Leaders: Work alongside talented engineers and experienced professionals.

• Make an Impact: Contribute to projects where precision, quality, and attention to detail truly matter.

• Grow Your Career: Develop valuable technical skills in a challenging and rewarding aerospace environment.

READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS?

If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and excited about working with advanced aerospace technology, we want to hear from you!

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and become part of the team helping shape the future of aerospace and space exploration!

Your skills. Your future. Our next great innovation.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $76.92 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.