Aerospace and Defense, Assembly Equipment, Blueprints, Calibration, Consulting, Data Collection, Deltek Costpoint, Detail Oriented, Explosives, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Military, Multitasking, On Site Support, Operations Processes, Procedure Development, Production Systems, Safety/Work Safety, United States Citizen
PGS Worldwide is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Mesa, Arizona for a 6-month contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This onsite position supports manufacturing operations for gun systems, including assembly, setup support, calibration assistance, rework, and quality testing. The role requires strong assembly experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work from procedures and prints in a production environment.
Required Skills
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years of experience working on manufacturing assemblies
- Ability to perform assembly operations on subassemblies and top-level assemblies
- Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and work instructions
- Ability to interpret blueprints
- High attention to detail
- Ability to collect and record data as needed
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 40 lbs
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain coverage under the Safe Explosives Act upon starting
- Ability to work a Monday through Thursday schedule starting at 5:00 AM, plus overtime and some weekends if needed
Preferred Skills
- Mechanical background
- Experience reading prints
- Experience with Costpoint, MES, or similar systems
What You’ll Do
- Perform assembly operations for gun systems in a team or individual environment
- Build manufacturing subassemblies and top-level assemblies
- Support setup and calibration activities with engineering teams
- Perform rework and quality testing as needed
- Operate within manufacturing processes while following established procedures
- Use precision measuring equipment to verify correct positioning during bonding operations
- Help maintain clean work areas
- Participate in team activities that support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals
- Collect and record production data as required
Work Schedule / Shift
- Monday through Thursday
- 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Overtime and some weekends as needed
Pay
Job ID: 1262
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.