**Engineering** **Technician** Orlando, FL Posted: 11/14/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 208823 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technician, in Orlando, FL. Job ID#208823** **Job Description:** The primary responsibility for this role is to support the Additive Manufacturing Lab and Laser Cutting Lab. Main duties are centered around laser cutting a wide variety of materials to meet customer needs. The candidate will own the entire laser cutting process: -design laser cutting CAD files to meet customer request, -operate laser cutting machines (CO2 lasers and fiber lasers), -post process parts to meet customer expectations. In addition, candidate will work with maintaining 3D-printers, support lab engineering build of 3-D printing. This person will be required to perform all functions associated with the additive manufacturing process which includes, but is not limited to, machine operation, hands-on post-processing, specification compliance, completeness, accuracy, design soundness, interpretation of ANSI Y14.5 drawing and GD&T standards, fabrication, assembly, installation, customer interface, and data management. Candidate must coordinate and work technical hands-on duties and activities concurrently while maintaining and programming Laser Cutters and 3D printing machines. The technician will work with the Additive manufacturing Lab team members, providing technical assistance to develop products, and coordinating with other lab and program groups as required. **Required Experience:** * Bachelor's degree NOT required for this role. * Must have 1-3 years' experience mechanical skills in assembly of engineering prototype hardware. Sanding, painting and general assembly of plastic and metal hardware components * 5 years' experience, maintaining, cleaning mechanical equipment and technical lab environment. * 1-3 years' experience in mechanical design with Pro/E/CREO or other CAD models, and GD&T with excellent computer skills. * 1-3 years' experience of additive manufacturing and laser cutting technologies. * 2-4 years' experience processing and handling delicate model type components for 3D modeling lab. * Ability to follow Engineering development and design processes. *High School diploma or equivalent with experience working in a team environment. **Desired Skills:** * Self-starter able to work with minimum supervision. * Attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills. * Possible use with, and working knowledge of composites and plastics, bonding agents, primers, paints, fillers, epoxies, composites and related processes also a plus. 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** 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