FAA Assembly Mechanic - Level 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a FAA Assembly Mechanic - Level 1, in Phoenix, AZ. Job ID#212271 Job Description: As an FAA Assembly Mechanic Level 1, you will play a crucial role in constructing, maintaining, and testing mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. Your responsibilities include identifying parts for replacement, ordering new parts as needed, and ensuring the proper functioning of machinery. Duties and Responsibilities: - Construct and Assemble: You will assemble mechanical components, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications. - Maintenance and Testing: Perform routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment. Conduct tests to verify functionality and safety. - Part Identification: Identify parts that require replacement due to wear, damage, or malfunction. - Order Placement: Place orders for new parts as necessary to maintain operational efficiency. - Education and Training: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Completion of an apprenticeship or formal training in the relevant specialty may also be necessary. - Experience: May require 0-2 years of experience in the field or a related area. - Knowledge: Familiarity with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. - Supervision: Work under immediate supervision, following pre-established guidelines. - Reporting: Typically report to a supervisor or manager. Special Considerations: - Physical Demands: Lifting is generally at or below 30 lbs without significant repetitions. - Exposure Risks: Moderate exposure to machinery, chemicals, biological agents, and physical risks. - Equipment Operation: Operation of a powered industrial truck (considered at least industrial and may be considered heavy). Additional Notes: - Overtime Approval: All overtime must be preapproved by the supervisor. - Contract-to-Hire Opportunity: Based on worker performance, attendance, and dependability, there is potential for contract-to-hire. - Start Date Flexibility: The start date will be adjusted as needed for onboarding completion and final FAA clearance. - Immediate Availability: Candidates should be available to start right away upon completing onboarding. - Safety Gear: Steel-toed footwear is required. REQUIRED CANDIDATES MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN 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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit 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