• Fabrication Specialist B

    PDS Defense (New Orleans, LA)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Fabrication Specialist B** New Orleans, LA Posted: 1/8/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214905

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    2

    Positions Available:

    6

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Specialist B, in New Orleans, LA. Job ID#214905

    Job Description:

    Performs machine set-up, machining, welding set-up, welding, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks. Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks. Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components. Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains. Perform soldering on electronic and avionics products. Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products. Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests. Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation. Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements. Works on articles of limited complexity following established drawings and requirements.

    Day to day:

    Contractors will be installing electrical composition on the SLS rocket for NASA. Periodically will work in various areas of the NOLA site to support SLS team needs. Training will be provided once onsite on SLS specific project. Will need someone will solid electrical and mechanical experience.

    Required Experience:

    - Welding experience (at least year experience minimum)

     

    - Comfortable with heights (contractors will be required to use a JLG lift)

     

    - Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprint drawings

     

    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.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    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