Mechanical Technician

• El Segundo, CA
  PDS Defense, Inc.
  
• 
  El Segundo, California
  
• 
  

CONTRACTOR

$34

• 37/hr
  Updated 08/28/2026
  Job Description
  Job Summary
  Mechanical Technician |

Location:

El Segundo, CA

Pay Rate:

$34.00

• $37.

00/HR

Shift:

Variable (Must be available for 1st or 2nd Shift)

First Shift:

6:00 AM

• 3:30 PM
  

Second Shift:

3:00 PM

• 1:30 AM
  

Security Clearance:

Must have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

About the Opportunity

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Technician in El Segundo, CA to support the fabrication, integration, and testing of advanced spaceflight systems and support equipment. This role is ideal for experienced aerospace or manufacturing professionals who thrive in a hands-on production environment and enjoy working with complex mechanical assemblies and cutting-edge technology.

Position Responsibilities

Assemble, install, test, inspect, and troubleshoot mechanical spacecraft assemblies.

Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures.

Perform second-party verifications and visual inspections to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.

Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, transportation equipment, and other ground support equipment (GSE).

Utilize a variety of machine tools including drill presses, grinders, chop saws, power tools, and hand tools.

Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Procurement, Shipping, and Quality teams to resolve production and procedural issues.

Support additional mechanical operations as required by business needs.

Cross-train and mentor new team members.

Maintain adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

5+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

Structures Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, Final Assembly

3+ years of experience following written and verbal work instructions.

3+ years of experience reading and interpreting:

Blueprints

Specifications

Assembly drawings

Standard operating procedures

3+ years of experience using precision measuring equipment such as:

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

3+ years of experience working with one or more of the following materials:

Adhesives, Composites, Epoxy, Fabrics, Honeycomb Core, Laminates/Plastics, Resins

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the workday.

Ability to frequently lift 20 pounds or more.

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered, including vocational training, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and related work experience.

Required Skills

Plastics

Interpret schematics, assembly drawings, technical manuals

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Assembly

Blueprints

Calipers

Composite Materials

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience using:

Torque wrenches, Dial indicators, Micrometers, Sheet metal brakes and shears, Structural assembly hand tools, Test equipment

3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

3+ years of experience working in a Class 100,000 Clean Room environment.

5+ years of experience building component-level space products such as:

Avionics boxes, Batteries, Mechanisms, Optics, Printed circuit board assemblies, Solar arrays

5+ years of experience troubleshooting, disassembling, and repairing mechanical systems.

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift and move materials weighing 20 pounds or more.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, and maneuver in manufacturing and production environments.

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.

PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement

PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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