Inspector II

PDS Defense, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Inspector II in Carson, CA. Fastener inspection for aerospace manufacturing, reading and applying customer and industry standards to ensure product conformance.

You will inspect incoming, in-process, and final parts, use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and perform non-conforming material handling under AS9100D/AS9120B/ISO 9001-15 guidelines. A High School Diploma and 5 years' inspection experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality inspection.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and apply customer and industry standards.
• Inspect incoming, in-process and outgoing material.
• Review product conformance with specified requirements and assist in non-conformance disposition.

Skills

High School Diploma

5 years quality inspection

Basic Computer Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Inspector II Carson, CA Posted: 9/17/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225561

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Inspector II, in Carson, CA. Job ID#225561

Pay Rate: $26 - $31/hr

Fastener Inspection - Aerospace Manufacturing

• Read, understand and practice Customer Standards & specifications
• Read, understand and practice Industry Standards & Specifications
• Read, understand and practice internal procedures & work instructions
• Use various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, tape measures, ultrasonic thickness tester
• Review and inspect incoming, in-process and outgoing material
• Work with production to review and verify products conformance to specified requirements
• Handle non-conforming material including the identification and disposition as required
• Handle the review of incoming material test reports to ensure compliance
• Have knowledge of AS9100D/AS9120B/ISO 9001-15 standards
• Assist in conducting internal audits
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet facility goals

Skills/Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years experience in quality inspection
• Basic Computer Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sheet and plate material
• Experience with Titanium, Aluminum and steel

*Fastener industry

• Experience in Aerospace Industry

Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• 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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled