FAA Assembly and Test Technician at PDS Defense Torrance, CA

PDS Defense; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Free career counseling services

401(k) plan

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense is seeking an FAA Assembly and Test Technician in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on precision assembly of production and repair actuators for the FAA industry, ensuring dimensional accuracy and strict adherence to specifications.

The position requires proficiency with mechanical assembly tools and measurement devices, plus ability to read blueprints and follow detailed assembly instructions. Export-controlled information may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum security clearance: No clearance required.
• Access to U.S. export‑controlled information is required.
• Proficiency with mechanical assembly tools and measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and align components through shimming and other mechanical adjustments as specified by blueprint or other specifications.
• Utilize mechanical measuring equipment to achieve proper assembly build requirements.
• Apply torque wrenches, fixtures, tooling and other measuring devices to maintain dimensional accuracy on assemblies.
• Follow assembly instructions, both written and oral.
• Work with U.S. export‑controlled information as required.

Skills

Mechanical assembly tools

Measurement devices

Tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

FAA Assembly and Test Technician

Location: Torrance, CA

Job ID: 211507 • Position: Associate - W2 • Shift: 2 • Pay Rate: $32.40/hr

Overview

Perform precision assembly on complex production and repair actuators for the FAA industry, ensuring dimensional accuracy and compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and align components through shimming and other mechanical adjustments as specified by blueprint or other specifications.
• Utilize mechanical measuring equipment such as dial indicators, calipers and other gauges to achieve proper assembly build requirements.
• Apply torque wrenches, fixtures, tooling and other measuring devices to maintain dimensional accuracy on assemblies.
• Follow assembly instructions, both written and oral.
• Work with U.S. export‑controlled information as required.

Benefits

• Direct deposit
• Free career counseling services
• 401(k) plan
• Select paid holidays
• Short-term disability insurance
• Skills training
• Employee referral bonus
• Affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Requirements

• Minimum security clearance: No clearance required.
• Access to U.S. export‑controlled information is required.
• Proficiency with mechanical assembly tools and measurement devices.

EEO Statement

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request priority protected veteran referrals. Equal opportunity employer. Veterans / Disabled.

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 but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.