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Mechanical Technician 3

Arkansas Staffing, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278

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Mechanical Technician 3

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Technician 3 in Redondo Beach, CA. Pay Rate: $44 - $49/hr Strategic Space Systems Division is seeking a Mechanical Technician 3/4. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA. Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components. Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication. Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies. Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications. The qualified candidate will become part of the Space Manufacturing & Engineering (SM&E) in the Manufacturing Engineering Operations (MEO) Department. The candidate will perform a variety of duties assisting manufacturing engineers in the assembly of Space Vehicle mechanical flight components and assemblies. Familiarity with MS office, engineering work orders, drawings, and product specifications is a plus. Prior manufacturing and/or integration and test experience is strongly preferred. This position requires extended shifts, overtime, weekends when needed to meet hardware delivery dates. Roles and Responsibilities

Handling delicate flight hardware using proper ESD and contamination control best practice. Performs mechanical assembly using space flight drawings and process documents. Performs space flight bonding operations using various adhesives for thermal, electrical, and mechanical connections on complex composite and structural assemblies. Collaborating with all stakeholders for your task. Provide feedback to manufacturing engineers and designers on producibility enhancements. Typical Duties Include

Perform assembly tasks using specific process requirements (bonding, drilling, torquing, etc) to support daily assignments. Utilizes calibrated tools and shelf-life materials to perform assembly operations. Work in high bays and cleanrooms. Ability to work off hours and weekends when needed. Ability to travel, as necessary. Take ownership of hardware and report hardware status daily to floor supervisor or TC. Ability to use MS Office Suite of products to communicate with engineering and leadership. Basic Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly and operations using at least one of the following: Blueprints, engineering drawings, or written instructions. Experience using MS office tools and other software. Demonstrated experience in executing procedures. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage stress. Ability to obtain In-Scope SCI clearance access. Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in mechanical manufacturing or integration and test. Experience working on space flight hardware. Active In-Scope SCI clearance access or ability to obtain one. Experience working on complex composite flight hardware. 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. Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled