{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"364ee1cc85aee32da1ef154d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/364ee1cc85aee32da1ef154d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/364ee1cc85aee32da1ef154d","title":"Processing Technician I - 1st Shift","description":"Build the Future of Aerospace — Join PDS Tech as a Production Operator!\n\nPDS Tech Commercial is partnering with our client, a global leader in advanced aerospace and engineered products, to find detail-oriented and dependable Production Operators in Torrance, California.\n\nIf you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a team supporting products used in the aerospace industry, this could be your next opportunity!\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Production Operator, you'll play an important role in supporting the processing, handling, inspection, and movement of components that meet strict customer and production specifications. Your attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to safety and quality will help ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.\n\nLocation: Torrance, CA 90505\nSchedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM\nOvertime: Saturday overtime opportunities available\nPay Rate: Up to $21.00 per hour\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nIn this hands-on manufacturing role, you will:\n\nAssist with inspecting components to ensure they meet customer and production specifications.\n\nSupport production operators with processing activities, including component weight counting and parts movement.\n\nTrain and work on part washing lines and blasting machines.\n\nAssist with changing tank solutions and other production-related processes.\n\nSort components and complete other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervisor.\n\nPrepare daily production reports and required forms.\n\nMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work area through regular housekeeping.\n\nFollow all Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, and company policies and procedures.\n\nCommunicate effectively and work collaboratively with supervisors and team members.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired Qualifications\n\nStrong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive, hands-on tasks accurately.\n\nGood manual dexterity and ability to work with small components and materials.\n\nBasic literacy skills, including the ability to understand work instructions, labels, and safety procedures.\n\nSolid interpersonal and communication skills.\n\nAbility to lift and move up to 30 pounds.\n\nAbility to work the 1st shift schedule and overtime when needed.\n\nWillingness to comply with required safety, quality, physical, and pre-employment requirements.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, inspection, or a light industrial environment.\n\nExperience operating or working around production equipment, washing lines, blasting machines, or similar machinery.\n\nHigh school diploma or GED.\n\nA strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented people with opportunities where they can build valuable skills and grow their careers. Through this partnership, you'll have the opportunity to support an industry known for innovation, precision, and advanced manufacturing.\n\nWhen you join this team, you'll have the opportunity to:\n\nMake an impact by supporting the production of advanced aerospace components and products.\n\nBuild valuable manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.\n\nDevelop your skills through hands-on training with production equipment and processes.\n\nWork with a team that values safety, quality, communication, and collaboration.\n\nEarn competitive pay of up to $21.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities available.\n\nStart your day early and enjoy your afternoons, working a consistent 1st-shift schedule.\n\nWorkplace Requirements\n\nEmployees must wear appropriate casual industrial attire and steel-toe shoes or boots. For safety reasons, jewelry, facial piercings, false eyelashes, and false nails are not permitted while on shift. Clothing with rips, tears, or holes is also not permitted.\n\nReady to Get to Work? Apply Today!\n\nPay Details: $21.00 per hour\n\nBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe 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:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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Your attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to safety and quality will help ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.\n\nLocation: Torrance, CA 90505\nSchedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM\nOvertime: Saturday overtime opportunities available\nPay Rate: Up to $21.00 per hour\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nIn this hands-on manufacturing role, you will:\n\nAssist with inspecting components to ensure they meet customer and production specifications.\n\nSupport production operators with processing activities, including component weight counting and parts movement.\n\nTrain and work on part washing lines and blasting machines.\n\nAssist with changing tank solutions and other production-related processes.\n\nSort components and complete other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervisor.\n\nPrepare daily production reports and required forms.\n\nMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work area through regular housekeeping.\n\nFollow all Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, and company policies and procedures.\n\nCommunicate effectively and work collaboratively with supervisors and team members.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired Qualifications\n\nStrong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive, hands-on tasks accurately.\n\nGood manual dexterity and ability to work with small components and materials.\n\nBasic literacy skills, including the ability to understand work instructions, labels, and safety procedures.\n\nSolid interpersonal and communication skills.\n\nAbility to lift and move up to 30 pounds.\n\nAbility to work the 1st shift schedule and overtime when needed.\n\nWillingness to comply with required safety, quality, physical, and pre-employment requirements.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, inspection, or a light industrial environment.\n\nExperience operating or working around production equipment, washing lines, blasting machines, or similar machinery.\n\nHigh school diploma or GED.\n\nA strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented people with opportunities where they can build valuable skills and grow their careers. Through this partnership, you'll have the opportunity to support an industry known for innovation, precision, and advanced manufacturing.\n\nWhen you join this team, you'll have the opportunity to:\n\nMake an impact by supporting the production of advanced aerospace components and products.\n\nBuild valuable manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.\n\nDevelop your skills through hands-on training with production equipment and processes.\n\nWork with a team that values safety, quality, communication, and collaboration.\n\nEarn competitive pay of up to $21.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities available.\n\nStart your day early and enjoy your afternoons, working a consistent 1st-shift schedule.\n\nWorkplace Requirements\n\nEmployees must wear appropriate casual industrial attire and steel-toe shoes or boots. For safety reasons, jewelry, facial piercings, false eyelashes, and false nails are not permitted while on shift. Clothing with rips, tears, or holes is also not permitted.\n\nReady to Get to Work? Apply Today!\n\nPay Details: $21.00 per hour\n\nBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe 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:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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