Mechanical Technician

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

CONTRACTOR

$34

• 37/hr Updated 08/28/2026 Job Description Overview $34
• 37/hr 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. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.