Set the Bar for Aerospace Quality as a Quality Assurance Inspector  

Location: Park City, KS | Payrate: $25 - $33/hour (includes shift differential) | Schedule: Mon –Thurs 4:30pm - 3am 

Join PDS Tech Commercial in a direct hire role supporting a leader in the aerospace industry—where precision, compliance, and quality are mission-critical. 
 

Your Work Ensures Every Part Takes Flight Safely 

As a QA Inspector, you are the final line of defense in aerospace manufacturing. Your attention to detail ensures every machined, fabricated, and assembled component meets exact customer specifications—protecting performance, safety, and reliability at every stage of production. 
 

What You’ll Do Every Day 

You’ll play a hands-on role in validating quality across the production lifecycle: 

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace components  

• Interpret blueprints, mylars, engineering orders, and technical documentation  

• Use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.) to verify dimensions  

• Conduct Rockwell hardness and conductivity testing (certification required)  

• Review and validate part conformity to customer specifications  

• Complete and maintain quality documentation, including FAI reports and Certificates of Conformance  

• Input inspection data into systems and scan work orders across departments  

• Review CMM reports and correlate findings with manual inspections (Level II)  

• Support and train junior inspectors (Level II)  

• Ensure compliance with hazardous material handling and disposal procedures  

• Participate in cross-functional quality improvement initiatives  

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized inspection environment  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Shop floor environment with exposure to machine noise and metal dust  

• Frequent standing, bending, and repetitive motion  

• Lift up to 50 lbs. independently (more with assistance)  

What You Bring 

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent  

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an aerospace machining or inspection environment (Level I)  

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail  

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents  

• Proficiency with precision measuring tools  

• Solid math skills and data accuracy  

• Strong communication and organizational skills  

Preferred Qualifications (Based on Level) 

Level I: 

• Experience as a machinist or inspector in aerospace manufacturing  

• Willingness to obtain certifications (Rockwell, conductivity, etc.)  

Level II: 

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector in aerospace manufacturing  

• Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills  

• Experience reviewing CMM reports and performing correlated inspections  

• Ability to review and approve first article inspections  

• Experience training and mentoring junior inspectors  

• Familiarity with Net-Inspect and manufacturing software systems  

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word)  

Ready to Raise the Standard? 

If you take pride in precision and want to be part of a team where quality is everything, this is your opportunity to make an impact. 

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure aerospace excellence—one part at a time. 

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