Now Hiring: Inspection Technicians – Ensure Quality in Every Aerospace Innovation
Location: Carroll, IA Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Consultant
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2nd Shift (2:00 PM–10:00 PM) or 3rd Shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM)
Pay Rate: 2nd Shift – $19.50/hr 3rd Shift – $20.00/hr
Build a Career That Takes Quality to New HeightsPDS Tech Commercial is seeking Inspection Technicians to join our team, partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry. In this role, you’ll be part of a team ensuring every part, assembly, and system meets the exacting standards that define aerospace excellence. If you’re detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and ready to grow in a high-performance environment—this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What You’ll DoAs an Inspection Technician, you will perform hands-on inspections to ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing specifications. Your work helps guarantee the quality, reliability, and safety of aerospace components that power flight around the globe.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspect electronic units and mechanical components using precision tools such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and quality procedures.
Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, including First Article approvals.
Operate computer systems to record and track inspection data.
Verify accuracy and completeness of work order documentation.
Conduct visual and physical inspections of subassemblies and finished units.
Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and related reports.
Perform Preliminary Material Reviews (PMR) as needed.
Support and adhere to EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement (CI) standards.
Work overtime or extended shifts as required to meet production goals.
What You BringBasic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift (indicate preference on your resume).
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with mechanical or electronic inspection.
Familiarity with measuring instruments and quality assurance processes.
Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
Why Join UsAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with world-class aerospace innovators. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values precision, integrity, and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to products that are trusted to perform at 30,000 feet and beyond.
We offer competitive pay with shift differentials, opportunities for advancement, and a pathway to permanent employment for top performers.
Your Future Starts HereReady to take your career to the next level in aerospace manufacturing? Apply today and indicate your preferred shift on your resume. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure that every component we produce meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Pay Details: $19.50 to $20.00 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.
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
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
