Quality Inspection Technician – 3rd Shift | Aerospace Manufacturing

Build Your Career in Aerospace Quality with PDS Tech Commercial!

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer known for producing critical components for jet engines, fasteners, titanium aerospace structures, and other high-performance products. We are seeking a Quality Inspection Technician to support manufacturing operations at our Rancho Cucamonga, CA facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and wants to contribute to the quality and safety of products used in the aerospace industry.

Position Details

• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Shift: 3rd Shift, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM

As a Quality Inspection Technician, you will help ensure manufacturing processes remain within established quality and safety standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Record critical in-process manufacturing parameters within the forge environment.

• Take and document optical pyrometer readings for tooling and material temperatures, both on and off the die.

• Record furnace soak times, forging times, and ramp-up times.

• Extract rolling parameters and tonnage data from designated ring-roll mills and presses.

• Identify and report in-process non-conformances to the Quality Department and appropriate personnel.

• Interpret blueprints and accurately measure parts according to blueprint specifications.

• Perform furnace pyrometry activities, including System Accuracy Tests (SATs) and furnace inspections.

• Support calibration activities for furnaces, tools, and optical pyrometers.

• Perform Quality Forge and Forge Furnace Audits.

• Maintain and archive quality documentation according to company procedures.

• Work closely with other departments to communicate quality information and support production requirements.

• Follow company work instructions, safety requirements, quality procedures, and operating policies.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workstation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, aerospace, forging, machining, or a related industrial environment is highly desirable.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Ability to accurately measure manufactured parts according to specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues.

• Ability to understand and follow detailed work instructions and company procedures.

• Ability to work effectively with Quality, Production, and other departments.

• Must be able to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

• Must have correctable vision sufficient to meet company work instructions and procedures.

• Ability to follow strict safety and quality standards in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forge or forge furnace operations.

• Experience with furnace pyrometry or temperature measurement equipment.

• Experience with optical pyrometers, furnace inspections, or calibration activities.

• Experience performing quality audits or documenting non-conformances.

• Experience using precision measuring equipment.

• Aerospace manufacturing or metalworking experience.

• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and documentation.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're connecting skilled professionals with opportunities at some of the most respected companies in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

By joining this team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build aerospace experience in a highly respected manufacturing environment.

• Work alongside experienced manufacturing and quality professionals.

• Develop valuable skills in quality inspection, blueprint interpretation, forging processes, and furnace operations.

• Contribute to products where precision, safety, and quality truly matter.

• Become part of a team culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Important PPE & Workplace Requirements

For safety and compliance, employees must follow all facility dress and PPE requirements:

• Steel-toe shoes or boots are required.

• Clothing must be clean, appropriate, and free of rips, tears, or holes.

• No jewelry or facial piercings while on shift.

• No false eyelashes or artificial nails.

• All company safety and quality procedures must be followed.

Background & Screening Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required screenings, which may include employment and education verification, criminal background checks, sanctions/OFAC screening, SSN verification, and a drug screening (No THC).

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a detail-oriented manufacturing or quality professional looking to build your career in aerospace manufacturing, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Apply today with your updated resume!
Please make sure your resume clearly lists your availability for 3rd shift (Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM) and highlights any experience with blueprints, inspections, measuring equipment, manufacturing, forging, furnaces, or quality control.

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