Technician

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technician, in Riviera Beach, FL. Job ID#226777

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to support the maintenance, assembly, and repair of mechanical systems, hydraulic assemblies, and material handling equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with crane and forklift operations, hydraulic system familiarity, tube bending, hydraulic hose manufacturing, and proficient use of torque tools. Additional expertise in undersea/underwater systems and O-ring/seal knowledge is highly desired for supporting marine or offshore applications. This position may require travel for up to 3 weeks at a time in support project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate crane equipment in accordance with LM safety protocols and load-handling procedures
• Operate forklifts for material movement, assembly installation, component delivery, and waste removal
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, actuators, and associated piping
• Perform tube bending and fabrication for hydraulic/pneumatic circuits using appropriate tools and bending equipment
• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test hydraulic hoses and assemblies (cutting, crimping, routing, pressure testing)
• Apply torque tools to achieve specified bolt tensions per engineering requirements
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering blueprints, work orders, and maintenance manuals
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical assemblies and support equipment
• Ensure compliance with LM safety, quality, and environmental standards (OSHA, LMPI, CUI handling as applicable)
• Apply general knowledge of O-ring types, seal materials, installation procedures, and sealing system diagnostics

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, fabrication, or industrial assembly environment
• Crane experience: Proven operation and signaling of overhead/ gantry cranes; rigging and hoisting safety certification preferred
• Forklift experience: Current certification; practical experience in industrial material handling
• Hydraulic familiarity: Ability to read hydraulic schematics, diagnose leaks, replace components, and perform system flushes/fills
• Torque tools: Proficiency in using calibrated torque wrenches, impact drivers, and torque audit equipment; experience documenting torque values and compliance
• O-ring and seal knowledge: General understanding of O-rings, cross-section sizing, installation best practices, and failure troubleshooting
• Ability to travel for up to 3 weeks at a time in support of project/site requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tube bending: Hands-on experience bending hydraulic/pneumatic tubing.
• Hydraulic hose manufacturing: Experience with hose selection, cutting, crimping, assembly, and pressure testing.
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes and quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Undersea/underwater systems familiarity: Experience or exposure to mechanical/hydraulic systems used in submarine, ROV, offshore, or marine defense applications (preferred but considered for qualified candidates)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30+ lbs, work in confined spaces, at heights, and across varying temperatures and on marine vessels.
• Visual acuity for reading schematics, gauges, and inspection criteria
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, flame-resistant clothing)

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.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply. 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 http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply. 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 http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.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