Take Your Career to New Heights as an In-Process Quality Inspector at PDS Tech Commercial

Location: Tucson, AZ | Payrate: $20 -$23 | Schedule: 1st shift 6am to 2:30 pm

Be the Precision Behind Aviation Excellence

At PDS Tech Commercial, we support industry-leading clients in delivering the highest quality products in the aviation and aerospace sectors. As an In-Process Quality Inspector, you will play a critical role in maintaining rigorous quality standards, ensuring that every component and process meets precise technical requirements. Your work will have a direct impact on flight safety, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

Your Role and Impact

This position involves complex inspection tasks guided by diverse technical procedures. You'll have the independence to determine the best methods to complete assignments and provide functional guidance to others when needed. You will be instrumental in problem-solving, driving quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

Perform in-process and product-level inspections to verify compliance with engineering specifications

Inspect both electrical and mechanical components for workmanship, accuracy, and functionality

Use precision inspection equipment including comparators, pin gauges, CMMs, and hand tools

Check soldering, wiring, component placement, and overall assembly quality

Ensure that Manufacturing Process Standards (MPS) and customer quality criteria are strictly followed

Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend solutions for process optimization

Assist in updating and maintaining product-specific work instructions

Initiate investigations and manage non-conforming material including coordinating with suppliers

Provide guidance to operators and ensure proper implementation of quality inspection procedures

What You BringRequired Qualifications

Experience in quality inspection within aerospace, aviation, or electronic manufacturing environments

Solid knowledge of SMT processes, soldering standards, and assembly techniques

Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical specs, and dimensional drawings

Familiarity with quality and manufacturing standards such as IPC, AS9100, or similar

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and documentation systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with in-circuit and functional test fixturing

Background in mentoring or training team members on quality practices

Proficiency in using advanced inspection tools such as coordinate measuring machines (CMM)

Apply Today

If you're driven by precision, skilled in inspection, and ready to contribute to aerospace excellence, we want to hear from you.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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