**Light Industrial/Manufacturing** **A&T Technician** East Aurora, NY Posted: 7/16/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 212190 Job Category: Light Industrial/Manufacturing Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 2 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a A&T Technician, in Elma, NY. Job ID#212190** Pay Rate: $42.30 - $46.53/hr **Job Description:** Seeking an Assembly & Test (A&T) Technician II to join them. You will report to the Process Manager and will have an onsite, 2nd shift work schedule in East Aurora, New York. To be considered for this role, here's what you'll need to bring with you: High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. At least 3 years of related experience in a related technical field. In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Agency (F.A.A.) regulations regarding Safety Sensitive Work (S.S.W.), employee enrollment & participation in the company's "F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program" is a requirement for this position. As an A&T Technician II, you will: Perform assembly activities using a variety of mechanical and electronic measurement equipment and specialized fixtures, tooling, gauging and torque mechanisms to obtain desired build requirements. Work from drawings, work instructions, parts lists or other instruction and provide written communication defining performance results and situational circumstances. Test operations include setting up and performing operational tests of finished products on high precision test stands. This activity uses hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic test equipment, fixtures and tools to obtain desired performance results. Diagnose test failures and assess hardware condition to provide recommended rework instruction and configuration changes. Perform daily administrative responsibilities to support overall operations TECHNICAL SKILLS Must Have: general proficiency with hand tools Nice To Have: ability to read blueprints Ability to read technical documents and drawings Automotive and/or Aircraft repair and maintenance experience or equivalent Hand Tools Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance **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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled