Manufacturing Inspector

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find a detail-oriented Manufacturing Inspector who is passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with manufacturing teams, reviewing critical components, and ensuring products meet exact specifications, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on aviation safety and performance.

Every aircraft begins with quality craftsmanship. As a Manufacturing Inspector, your expertise will help ensure that parts, assemblies, and materials meet strict engineering and manufacturing requirements before they move through production.

• Job Title: Manufacturing Inspector
• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
• Location: Piney Flats, TN 37686
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80A Schedule | 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Pay Rate: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

In this role, you'll serve as a critical quality partner to manufacturing and engineering teams. You'll inspect aviation parts and assemblies, verify compliance with engineering requirements, and help ensure customers receive products that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in aerospace manufacturing while gaining valuable technical, communication, and leadership experience.

• Inspect aviation parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished products under supervision.
• Verify compliance with engineering specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and engineering orders.
• Operate inspection equipment, measuring devices, and testing instruments as required.
• Identify and document non-conforming conditions and quality concerns.

• Approve or reject manufacturing work based on established quality standards.
• Communicate inspection findings effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Complete inspection reports and required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Follow all work instructions, procedures, policies, and quality processes.

• Collaborate with production teams to help maintain quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist with entry-level inspections in assigned production areas.
• Interpret basic blueprints and manufacturing drawings with guidance and support.
• Contribute to a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-1 years of experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, production, or a related field.
• Basic computer skills, including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to use basic measuring tools such as:
  • Calipers
  • Scales
  • Tape measures
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately complete required inspection documentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves.

• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, squat, carry, and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:
  • Dust
  • Machine heat cycles
  • Mild chemical odors
  • Adhesives
  • Lacquer thinner
  • Proseal and similar materials

• Previous experience in manufacturing inspection, quality control, or production environments.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, or engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with aerospace, aviation, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with measurement and testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that help shape the future of aviation. We believe quality is the foundation of innovation, and we're committed to supporting employees with meaningful work, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment.

• Competitive pay of $20.00-$30.00 per hour
• Consistent weekday schedule with a 9/80 work arrangement
• Opportunity to work with a respected aviation industry leader
• Hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing and quality assurance
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
• Supportive team environment focused on learning and development
• Valuable career-building experience within the aviation industry

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your technical skills while contributing to products that make aviation safer and more reliable, this could be the perfect fit.

Ready to launch or grow your career in aerospace manufacturing?

Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Manufacturing Inspector and play a vital role in delivering the quality, precision, and excellence that keep the aviation industry moving forward.

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