Production Test Technician

Put Your Technical Skills to the Test: Production Test Technician

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire an experienced Production Test Technician in Ronkonkoma, New York .

In this hands-on role, you’ll support test operations and work alongside a research and development team, helping ensure sophisticated production assemblies and systems perform to demanding standards. If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with test equipment, and tackling new technical challenges as part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

Position Details

• Job Title: Production Test Technician

• Location: Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

• Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

• Pay Rate: $46.73 per hour

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9/80A schedule, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

• Work Location: On-site

• Opportunity: This position is intended to be contract-to-hire; however, conversion to direct employment is not guaranteed

What You’ll Do

As a Production Test Technician , you’ll play an important role in testing, evaluating, troubleshooting, and maintaining production assemblies and units. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Set up test apparatus and conduct tests on production assemblies and units according to established methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.

• Lay out and assemble units for test equipment based on technical designs and specifications.

• Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components according to predetermined diagrams and sketches.

• Troubleshoot and correct equipment malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts and components as directed.

• Use hand tools, small power tools, measuring equipment, and a variety of testing devices.

• Monitor and verify quality according to statistical process controls or other established quality procedures.

• Work safely on ladders and at heights when required.

• Perform work on and around high-pressure and combustible gases.

• Support outdoor work activities as needed throughout different seasons.

• Collaborate with team members and adapt to changing priorities and daily responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who bring:

• Ability to confidently and safely work with hand tools.

• Ability to work on ladders and at heights as required.

• Ability to work on and around high-pressure and combustible gases.

• Ability to perform outdoor work as needed in varying seasonal conditions.

• Strong teamwork skills and the flexibility to adapt to changing day-to-day responsibilities.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

You’ll stand out even more if you have:

• Knowledge of plumbing and fabrication techniques , including tube bending, flaring, and pipe fabrication.

• Previous experience operating forklifts .

• Hands-on experience in a production, testing, fabrication, manufacturing, aerospace, or similarly technical environment.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial , we connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the most exciting work in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Here’s what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Competitive Pay: Earn $46.73 per hour for your technical expertise.

• R&D Exposure: Work alongside a research and development team and gain experience supporting sophisticated testing operations.

• Hands-On Technical Work: Put your troubleshooting, mechanical, fabrication, and testing skills to work every day.

• Career-Building Experience: Expand your experience in the highly technical aviation and aerospace industry.

• Collaborative Culture: Join an environment where teamwork, flexibility, quality, safety, and problem-solving matter.

• Long-Term Potential: This 12-month contract is intended to be contract-to-hire, providing the potential for continued career growth. While conversion is the intent, direct employment is not guaranteed.

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work?

If you’re a hands-on problem solver who enjoys testing, troubleshooting, and working with technical equipment, this is your opportunity to contribute to work that helps move aerospace innovation forward.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step in your technical career!

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: $46.73 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.