Aerospace Quality Technician 2nd Shift

PPG Industries; Grand Prairie (TX); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PPG Aerospace is hiring a Quality Technician in Grand Prairie, TX to support the manufacture of precision aerospace transparencies. The role emphasizes inspection, compliance with AS9100, and adherence to ITAR/export controls within a manufacturing environment.

The technician will perform and document inspections, verify drawings and specifications, and participate in audits while maintaining quality records and supporting root cause analyses.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or aerospace quality training preferred.
• Experience in aerospace quality, inspection, or manufacturing QA preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of ITAR/export control is desirable.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management system requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Perform in‑ process, final, and receiving inspections of aerospace transparency components and assemblies.
• Inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Verify compliance with AS9100, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools.
• Identify, document, and process nonconforming material.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review manufacturing and inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain quality records in electronic systems.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure adherence to ITAR and export control requirements.

Conocimientos

Inspection

AS9100

GD&T

FAI

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

SPC

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

CMM

Indicators

Thread gauges

Bore gauges

Descripción del empleo

Immediately Hiring!

Quality Technician – Grand Prairie, Texas

Payrate: $24.18 / hour

2nd 1:30PM-10:00PM

Disclaimer:

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All applicants must provide one of the following forms of identification as part of their application:(1) Passport, (2) Birth Certificate, (3) Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570), or (4) Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551.

PPG Aerospace’s Transparencies Division designs and manufactures advancedaircrafttransparencies, including canopies, windows, windshields, and specialty transparencies used on military and commercialaircraft. Our products are precision aerospace components that require strict adherence to engineering, quality, and regulatory standards.

The PPG Aerospace Quality Technician supports the manufacture of these products by ensuring materials, processes, and finished assemblies meet engineering drawings, customer requirements, and AS9100 quality standards. This role is focused on inspection, compliance, and quality control within an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform in ‑ process, final, and receiving inspections of aerospace transparency components and assemblies

• Inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements

• Verify compliance with AS9100 , customer, and regulatory standards

• Perform and documentFirst Article Inspections (FAI)per AS9102

• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools

• Identify, document, and process nonconforming material in accordance withquality procedures

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Review manufacturing and inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness

• Maintain quality records in electronic quality systems

• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

• Ensure adherence to ITAR and export control requirements

• Experience inaerospace quality, inspection, or manufacturing quality assurance

• Strong ability to read and interpret:

• Engineering drawings

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

• Customer and internal specifications

• Working knowledge ofAS9100 quality management system requirements

• Experience performing or supporting:

• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR / AS9102)

• Nonconformance documentation and MRB processes

• Proficiencywith common inspection tools, including:

• Calipers, micrometers, height gauges

• Indicators, thread gauges, bore gauges

• Basic knowledge ofSPC and statistical concepts

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withaircrafttransparencies, composites, structures, or assemblies

• Experience usingCMM or advanced measurement systems

• Familiarity with:

• Root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone)

• Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)

• Experience supportingcustomer or regulatory audits

• Experience with SAP or other manufacturing quality systems

• Prior work in anaerospace or defense manufacturing environment

Education

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired

• Technical certification, associate degree, or aerospace quality training preferred

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Work performed in amanufacturing and inspection environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform detailed inspections for extended periods

• Ability to read fine print, drawings, and measurement scales

• Ability to lift, move, and transferaircrafttransparencies(including canopies and windows) between inspection tables, carts, and workstations, with or withoutassistance,in accordance withsafety procedures

• Use ofappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) asrequired

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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