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Inspector - Fabrication/AssemblyBuild the Future of Aviation. Inspect with Precision. Make an Impact.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading aviation manufacturer to hire an experienced Inspector - Fabrication/Assembly in Wichita, KS. If you're passionate about quality, have a strong background in structures and composite repair, and want to play a critical role in ensuring aircraft are built to the highest standards, this is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace programs.

Job Details

• Position: Inspector - Fabrication/Assembly
• Location: Wichita, KS
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Pay Rate: $42.85/hour
• Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (5-Month Assignment)

Your Impact

As an Inspector - Fabrication/Assembly, you'll be at the forefront of aircraft quality assurance, ensuring fabrication, assembly, and composite structures meet stringent aviation standards. Your expertise will help identify and resolve quality concerns, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute directly to the safety and performance of world-class aircraft.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Perform inspection activities within fabrication, assembly, structures, and composite repair environments.
• Apply expertise in one or more of the following classifications:
  • Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic
  • Assembly Mechanic A
  • Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A
  • Underwing Composites Mechanic A
  • Metals Mechanic A
  • Process Mechanic A3
• Qualify and certify for Systems Inspection functions.
• Conduct process and hardware audits and surveillance activities.
• Investigate quality issues and document root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit test and investigation statements.
• Support training initiatives and assist team members as needed.
• Perform all responsibilities associated with Level B inspection requirements.
• Work in both cleanroom and structural assembly environments, supporting composite fabrication and composite structure operations related to advanced aircraft programs.
• Help identify and resolve manufacturing and quality concerns impacting production.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in Structures and Composite Repair.
• Background in aerospace fabrication, assembly, inspection, or quality assurance.
• Ability to perform detailed inspections and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.
• Experience investigating nonconformances and supporting corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprints, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to successfully obtain required inspector certification stamp following training.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to safety and quality.

Required Testing & Certifications

Candidates must successfully complete applicable written and practical testing, including:

• Assembly Sealing
• Post Assembly Sealing
• Electrical Bond & Ground (All Meters)
• Electrical Bond Final Inspection
• Precision Measuring Tools
• Skin Quality Inspection

Additional required training and testing may include:

• Researching and Creating NCRs in MES
• Solid Rivet Inspection
• Blind Fastener Inspection
• Hex-Drive Bolt Inspection
• Lockbolt Inspection
• Bolt and Nut Inspection
• Fastener Inspection on Composites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, particularly composite fabrication and composite structures.
• Experience supporting advanced aircraft programs, including large composite aircraft structures.
• Prior quality inspection certification or aerospace quality assurance experience.
• Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Experience conducting audits, surveillance activities, and process improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with exciting opportunities that shape the future of aerospace innovation. When you join our team, you'll have the chance to:

• Work with a globally recognized leader in the aviation industry.
• Contribute to the quality and safety of industry-leading aircraft programs.
• Expand your technical expertise through specialized aerospace training.
• Collaborate with highly skilled manufacturing and quality professionals.
• Earn competitive pay at $42.85 per hour.
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, high-performance aerospace environment.

This is more than an inspection role. It's an opportunity to put your expertise to work on products that impact aviation worldwide.

Ready to Take Flight?

If you have the structures and composite repair experience needed to excel in this role and are ready to bring your quality expertise to a leading aviation program, apply today.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure the highest standards of excellence in aerospace manufacturing.

Pay Details: $42.85 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.
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