Aerospace Inspector: Receiving & CMM Programmer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Inspector in Fairfield, CA to perform receiving, dimensional, and visual inspections and, when assigned, CMM programming and operation. You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and inspection plans, document results, and ensure compliance with AS9102 and FAI processes.

Join a team supporting aerospace manufacturing, collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and help ensure components meet stringent quality standards on a Monday–Friday schedule with

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in receiving inspection, mechanical inspection, dimensional inspection, manufacturing quality, or a related inspection position.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Working knowledge of precision measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical measurement tools.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using comparators and other precision measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of FAI processes and certification review.
• Ability to accurately and clearly document inspection results.
• Strong attention to detail and sound quality judgment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a high-volume production environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, dimensional, and visual inspections of mechanical components, piece parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished products.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, purchase order requirements, and GD&T.
• Use precision inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, Smart Scope/vision measurement systems, and other measurement tools.
• Conduct finished-product inspections using hand gauges and measurement systems.
• Determine inspection requirements based on internal and customer engineering drawings.
• Review Certificates of Conformance, material certifications, special-process certifications, and supplier quality documentation.
• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and support applicable AS9102 requirements.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality and inspection records.
• Identify and document nonconforming material and support appropriate nonconformance and material disposition processes.
• Maintain traceability and proper control of accepted, rejected, inspected, and quarantined material.
• Partner with Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support AQL sampling and approved Skip Lot inspection processes when applicable.
• Maintain inspection equipment, calibration requirements, work areas, and documentation according to established quality procedures.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts designed to increase inspection efficiency and reduce backlogs.
• Cross-train on related inspection functions and support additional quality responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

Precision measurement

Documentation

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM Manager

Smart Scope

Profilometer

Optical comparators

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Inspector in Fairfield, CA to perform receiving, dimensional, and visual inspections and, when assigned, CMM programming and operation. You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and inspection plans, document results, and ensure compliance with AS9102 and FAI processes.

Join a team supporting aerospace manufacturing, collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and help ensure components meet stringent quality standards on a Monday–Friday schedule with