Machine Shop Helper I

PDS Tech, Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Commuter Benefits

401K

Job summary

PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking a dependable Production / Material Handler to support daily manufacturing operations in Fullerton, CA. The role requires hands-on use of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools with no aerospace experience required.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Pay: $20.69 per hour. The position includes overtime as needed and opportunities for contract-to-hire based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 6 months of related experience and/or training.
• Experience using hand, pneumatic, and/or electrical tools.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and man lift.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a production team.
• Strong attention to safety, organization, and quality.
• No aerospace experience required.

Responsibilities

• Remove and weigh chips and production materials.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Set up parts in designated areas for processing.
• Identify and verify correct parts in designated order.
• Assist machine operators with general production duties as needed.
• Operate hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools such as drills, hammers, and saws.
• Use cleaning equipment including mops, brooms, and other housekeeping tools.
• Report storage, material placement, machine, or production issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Follow all company safety rules, procedures, and policies.
• Operate forklifts and man lifts in accordance with OSHA standards.

Job description

Production / Material Handler

PDS Tech is seeking a dependable Production / Material Handler to support daily manufacturing operations in Fullerton, CA.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on experience using hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools. Aerospace experience is not required, and no interview is required for this position.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Pay: $20.69 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Remove and weigh chips and production materials.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Set up parts in designated areas for processing.
• Identify and verify that the correct parts are placed in the designated order.
• Assist machine operators with general production duties as needed.
• Operate hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools such as drills, hammers, and saws.
• Use cleaning equipment including mops, brooms, and other housekeeping tools.
• Report storage, material placement, machine, or production issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Follow all company safety rules, procedures, and policies.
• Operate forklifts and man lifts in accordance with approved OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using hand, pneumatic, and/or electrical tools.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and man lift.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a production team.
• Strong attention to safety, organization, and quality.
• No aerospace experience required.

Schedule & Overtime

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Overtime during the week and/or Saturdays may be required based on business needs and supervisor direction.
• Candidates should be flexible to work overtime when requested.

Background & Drug Screening

Employment is contingent upon completion of required screening, including:

• Criminal background check — 7-year history
• Address history verification by county, city, state, and national records
• SSN verification — 7-year history
• OFAC search
• Employment verification — most recent 2 employers
• MK Denial screening
• DOT drug screening — No THC
• Physical: Pending HR confirmation

Why Work With PDS Tech?

• Potential contract-to-hire opportunity based on available openings.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
• Hands‑on manufacturing experience.
• No aerospace experience required.
• No interview required.
• Opportunity to grow with an established manufacturing team.

Apply today with PDS Tech!

Pay Details: $20.69 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.