Machine Operator

PDS Defense, Inc.; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in Owego, NY. The role involves operating light-duty machine tools, performing setups, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances.

Minimum security clearance is No Clearance, with potential benefits depending on the contract. This is a W2 associate position based in Owego, NY, with a pay rate of $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment.
• May set up machining machines and make adjustments.
• Checks work using gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
• Monitors and verifies quality per control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment.
• Set up and adjust machining equipment as needed.
• Inspect parts using gauges and fixtures to ensure tolerance.
• Monitor quality according to process control procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Gauges & fixtures reading

Safety compliance

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Machine Operator Owego, NY Posted: 5/27/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218201

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator, in Owego, NY. Job ID#218201

Pay Rate: $18/HR

Job Description

Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills or punch presses, power brakes, shears or saws. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

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).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

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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