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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA Assembly and Test Technician, in Rocky Mount, NC.

Pay Rate: $23 an hour Weekend Shift 7pm - 7am (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Bonus Program to 3k, and a change in the pay-out structure: * $1k at 14 days w/perfect attendance; * $1k at 60 days * $1k at 90 days

Job Description:

Performs standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and records and analyzes results. Requires knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment. Requires an associate's degree and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under direct supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor. Special Considerations: Lifting will exceed 30 Lbs. and/or repetitions of this or lesser weights will be significant. Exposure to substantial machine, chemical, biological or other physical risks are anticipated.

• Use of precision tools, fixtures and measuring equipment to perform assembly, in-process inspections, calibration, and test of hydro-mechanical fuel controls in an aerospace production/quality environment.
• Follows all prescribed Health, Safety and Environmental rules and regulations.
• Performs work through the utilization of electronic work instructions, engineering and quality procedures, blueprints and other specifications.
• Reads, understands and works to Quality Procedures.
• Visually inspects parts and product for quality.
• Detects and reports faulty operation, defective tools and materials.
• Initiates action to prevent/correct product/process non-conformity.
• Maintain all required documentation and records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains work areas and tools according to Visual Management and 5S Standards.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends.
• Attend and actively participate in daily Tier meetings
• Participate in continuous improvement and rapid problem solving
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: * US Citizen * High School Diploma * Able to follow detailed assembly and test instructions consistently, and interpret blueprints/drawings. * Ability to use precision measuring devices such as micrometers, dial indicators, dial calipers and depth micrometers. * Ability to work with hand tools of different types. * Basic computer skills with ability to navigate internet and MS office. * Intermediate math skills

Preferred Qualifications: * Minimum 2-3 years experience in an assembly and/or test manufacturing environment * North Carolina Work Keys Career Readiness certificate, Silver or Gold preferred * Six Sigma training or certification * Associates degree * Able to work and communicate well with others. * Excellent troubleshooting skills. * Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced aerospace production environment. * Must be able to work in a team environment and solve issues at the lowest level. * Knowledge and demonstrated adherence to 5-S principles * Have led or actively participated in an continuous improvement manufacturing activity

Training will be OJT (on the job) during first shift hours.

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