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Metallurgical Lab Technician II

PDS Defense

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Compensation
up to $30/hr
Location
Carson, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PDS Defense seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician II to support laboratory testing, inspections, and quality assurance in a manufacturing environment. The role includes material traceability, precision inspection, mechanical testing, documentation, and product acceptance verification. Candidates may qualify through an associate degree in metallurgy, specified laboratory experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Material TraceabilityMechanical TestingMetallurgical TestingPrecision InspectionBlueprint InterpretationDimensional InspectionMRB InspectionReceiving InspectionTorque TestingTorque-Tension TestingTensile TestingVibration TestingPush-Out TestingTorque-Out TestingInspection ReportingDimensional LayoutSampling PlansEngineering DrawingsWork Instructions

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Metallurgy or Equivalent5 Years Laboratory Experience or Equivalent3 Years Laboratory Training Plus 2 Years Experience or Equivalent

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Metallurgical Lab Technician II Carson, CA Posted: 9/15/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225507

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

2

๐Ÿ”ฌ METALLURGICAL LAB TECHNICIAN II

PDS Defense, Inc.

๐Ÿ“ Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

๐Ÿ’ฒ Pay Rate

Up to $30.00 per hour

๐Ÿ•’ Shift Schedule

2nd Shift Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

About the Position

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled Metallurgical Lab Technician II to support laboratory testing, inspections, and quality assurance activities. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in mechanical and metallurgical testing who enjoy working in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

โœ… Maintain material traceability and assist with physical and mechanical testing

โœ… Utilize precision inspection tools and equipment

โœ… Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, procedures, and technical drawings

โœ… Perform inspections including:

  • Dimensional Inspection

  • MRB Inspection

  • Receiving Inspection

โœ… Conduct mechanical testing for product acceptance and qualifications, including:

  • Torque Testing

  • Torque-Tension Testing

  • Tensile Testing

  • Vibration Testing

  • Push-Out Testing

  • Torque-Out Testing

โœ… Prepare inspection and test reports

โœ… Complete work order entries and dimensional layout documentation

โœ… Verify product acceptance using:

  • Sampling Plans

  • Engineering Drawings

  • Standards

  • Specifications

  • Work Instructions

โœ… Maintain laboratory documentation, reports, and logbooks

Qualifications

Required

โœ” Associate Degree in Metallurgy

OR

โœ” 5 years of laboratory experience in mechanical and metallurgical testing

OR

โœ” 3 years of mechanical and metallurgical laboratory training/classes plus 2 years of mechanical and metallurgical lab experience

OR

โœ” Equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Benefits vary by assignment and may include:

โœ… Direct Deposit

โœ… Weekly Pay

โœ… 401(k)

โœ… Paid Holidays

โœ… Affordable Medical Coverage

โœ… Short-Term Disability Insurance

โœ… Free Career Counseling Services

โœ… Skills Training Programs

โœ… Employee Referral Bonuses

โœ… DailyPay (available in select locations)

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Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

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

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

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