Test Technician

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Test Technician Stratford, CT Posted: 9/21/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225598

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

64

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

3

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Test Technician, in Stratford, CT. Job ID#225598

Pay Rate: $35 - $50/hr

Job Description:

• Able to work from engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, technical documents and formal direction.

• Performs a variety of duties in the assembly, fabrication, and maintenance of hydraulic and mechanical assemblies.

• Experience with hand tools to assemble and repair machinery.

• Experience with handheld power tools.

• Experience safely using stationary power tools, bandsaw, chop saw, hydraulic press.

• Possess technical skills and abilities to work in a team environment with minimal supervision or direction.

• May be needed to perform duties around hazardous conditions while maintaining a safe working environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.

• Experience operating non-automated stand-alone equipment (drill press, band saw, chop saw, hydraulic press).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience associated with aviation hydraulics and mechanical assemblies.

• Prior experience associated with large industrial hydraulic power supplies and distribution systems.

• Experience with fabricating hydraulic pipes and hoses.

• Experience associated with power trains and rotor systems.

• Experience with precision measurement equipment.

• Experience reading and working to engineering documents.

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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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