Quality Inspector III

PDS Defense, Inc.

Tallassee (AL)

Presencial

USD 52.000 - 76.000

Jornada completa

Hace 8 días

Una candidatura completa en un minuto

Currículum y carta de presentación personalizados, listos para enviar.

Supera los filtros ATS

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Direct deposit

401(k) plan

Health coverage

Descripción de la vacante

PDS Defense, Inc. in Tallassee, AL is seeking a Quality Inspector III to perform diversified visual and dimensional inspections for composite components, bonded parts, and assemblies—from first article through final inspection.

This role supports aerospace quality standards and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in manufacturing/quality inspection, and experience with precision measuring tools; familiarity with AS9102 is a plus.

Formación

High school diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
2+ years in manufacturing or quality inspection; aerospace exposure ideal.
Experience with precision measuring instruments and AS9102 familiarity is a plus.

Responsabilidades

Verify inspection tools are calibrated and meet tolerance requirements.
Inspect and measure products for conformance using precision tools, templates, and charts.
Mark items with pass/fail ratings and generate non-conformance reports as needed.
Review blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine inspection procedures.
Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements.
Record inspection/test data and maintain accurate logs.
Communicate with supervisors, vendors, and customers regarding quality issues.
Train others on FAI procedures and requirements.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Interpreting technical documents

Adaptability to multiple shifts

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Technical school diploma preferred

Herramientas

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Descripción del empleo

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Quality Inspector III

Tallassee, AL Posted: 12/19/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

214748

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

Positions Available:

Quality Inspector III

Location: Tallassee, AL

Job ID: 214748

Shifts Available: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Company: PDS Defense, Inc.

About the Role

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector III to perform diversified and complex visual and dimensional inspection tasks, from first article through final inspection, for composite components, bonded parts, and assemblies. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and delivering top-tier products.

Key Responsibilities

Verify inspection tools are calibrated and meet tolerance requirements.
Inspect and measure products for conformance using precision tools, templates, and charts.
Mark items with pass/fail ratings and generate non-conformance reports as needed.
Review blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine inspection procedures.
Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements.
Conduct internal audits and generate corrective action reports using TIP QA software.
Record inspection/test data and maintain accurate logs.
Communicate with supervisors, vendors, and customers regarding quality issues.
Train others on FAI procedures and requirements.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required; technical school diploma preferred.
2+ years in manufacturing and/or quality inspection; composite layup/assembly experience desired.
Experience with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, scales, etc.).
Familiarity with AS9102 and aerospace quality standards preferred.

Preferred Skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical documents.
Ability to work across multiple shifts and adapt to changing priorities.
ACT WorkKeys skill levels:
Applied Math: Level 3-5
Graphic Literacy: Level 3-6
Workplace Documents: Level 4-5
Workplace Observation: Level 3

Preferred ACT WorkKeys Skill Set

Entry-Level Skill Requirements for the Job

Applied Math - Level 3

Solve problems requiring a single type of mathematical operation:
Add or subtract positive or negative numbers.
Multiply or divide using positive numbers.
Convert familiar fractions and decimals to fractions and percentages.
Convert between familiar units of money and time.
Add prices of several products to reach a total.

Graphic Literacy - Level 3

Work with a limited amount of data (less than 20 data points/fields).
Handle one level of data (e.g., number of items in inventory).
Manage one or two variables (e.g., day of the week and number of items in inventory).
If axes are present, there will be one or two (x and/or y axis).
Locate and find information.
Identify the next or missing step in a process.

Workplace Documents - Level 4

Straightforward documents with long sentences and numerous details.
Material uses a mix of common and harder words.
Describes procedures with several steps.
Requires employees to consider changing conditions when following procedures.

Workplace Observations - Level 3

Identify course of action given more than one condition.
Distinguish steps that seem similar but differ based on varying factors.
Maintain attention to significant details with little prompting.
Recognize when steps can be combined or kept distinct.
Apply information to similar situations.

Effective Performance Level Skill Requirements for the Job

Applied Math - Level 5

Decide what information, calculations, or unit conversions to use.
Solve multi-step problems (find one value and use it to find another).
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Convert units within or between systems of measurement.
Identify the best deal using one- and two-step calculations.
Calculate perimeter, circumference, and area of basic shapes.
Calculate percentages and apply them to determine solutions.
Identify where a mistake occurred in a calculation.

Graphic Literacy - Level 6

Work with a moderate amount of data, possibly nested.
Handle many variables.
Interpret trends, patterns, and relationships.
Make inferences or decisions based on multiple graphics.
Justify decisions using information from graphics.
Identify and justify the most effective graphic for a task.
Locate information in one graphic using another.
Compare multiple pieces of information and identify accurate representations.

Workplace Documents - Level 5

Information is stated directly but hard to find due to extraneous details.
Includes technical terms, jargon, acronyms, and words with multiple meanings.
Documents may have complex sentences and conditional situations.
Determine meanings of words and technical terms based on context.
Apply instructions to new, similar situations considering changing conditions.
Make inferences to accomplish goals.

Workplace Observations - Level 3

Employees at this level demonstrate the ability to:

Identify course of action to take when more than one condition applies.
Distinguish similar steps that differ based on varying factors.
Maintain attention to significant details with minimal prompting.
Recognize when steps can be combined and when they must remain distinct.
Combine steps effectively to achieve the desired result.
Identify unclear differences or details that could impact the process.
Select, interpret, and integrate steps in the correct order within a complex process.
Apply information to similar situations accurately and efficiently.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

Benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

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: