Metallurgical Lab Technician II

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Metallurgical Lab Technician II Carson, CA Posted: 9/15/2026

PDS Defense, Inc. Connecting Skilled Professionals with Industry-Leading Opportunities.

Job #: 225507

Job Category:
Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:
Associate - W2

Shift: 2

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Up to $30.00 per hour

2nd Shift Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled Metallurgical Lab Technician II to support laboratory testing, inspections, and quality assurance activities. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in mechanical and metallurgical testing who enjoy working in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

• Maintain material traceability and assist with physical and mechanical testing
• Utilize precision inspection tools and equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, procedures, and technical drawings
• Perform inspections including:
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • MRB Inspection
  • Receiving Inspection
• Conduct mechanical testing for product acceptance and qualifications, including:
  • Torque Testing
  • Torque-Tension Testing
  • Tensile Testing
  • Vibration Testing
  • Push-Out Testing
  • Torque-Out Testing
• Prepare inspection and test reports
• Complete work order entries and dimensional layout documentation
• Verify product acceptance using:
  • Sampling Plans
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Standards
  • Specifications
  • Work Instructions
• Maintain laboratory documentation, reports, and logbooks

• Associate Degree in Metallurgy
• 5 years of laboratory experience in mechanical and metallurgical testing
• 3 years of mechanical and metallurgical laboratory training/classes plus 2 years of mechanical and metallurgical lab experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Career Counseling Services
• Skills Training Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Daily Pay (available in select locations)

• Minimum Security Clearance:
  No Clearance
• Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance