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PDS Tech Commercial

Receiving Inspector

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$41.88/hr

Receiving Inspector - Level 2 or Level 3 Location: Oxnard, CA 93030-7996 Job Type: Full-Time Consultant - 12 Months Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off Pay Rate: $41 ...

TPI Staffing, Inc

Receiving Inspector

Houston, TX

$20 - $25/hr

Receiving Inspector Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Temporary Assignment: 4-6 months $20.00/hr - $25/Hr (DOE) Seeking a temporary Receiving Inspector at our NW Houston facility for an approximately four-six ...

Landing Gear Technologies LLC

Receiving Inspector

Hialeah, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Receiving Inspector to join our team. This position plays an important role in the front-end quality and material control process by verifying incoming ...

Heico

Receiving Inspector

Mount Juliet, TN

$18 - $23.25/hr

Receiving Inspector Aero Design is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Receiving Inspector to join our team. This role is responsible for managing incoming deliveries, verifying documentation ...

HEICO

Receiving Inspector

Mount Juliet, TN · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Receiving Inspector Aero Design is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Receiving Inspector to join our team. This role is responsible for managing incoming deliveries, verifying documentation ...

Landing Gear Technologies LLC

Receiving Inspector

Hialeah, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Receiving Inspector to join our team. This position plays an important role in the front-end quality and material control process by verifying incoming ...

Rhoads Industries, Inc.

Receiving Inspector

Philadelphia, PA

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, components, and products to ensure they meet company quality standards and specifications before being released to production ...

MARS Solutions Group

Receiving Inspector

East Setauket, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $26.75/hr

Receiving Inspector Duration: 03 Month with possibility of extension Location: East Setauket, NY 11733, Shift hours: 1st shift hours Description: Performs inspection of purchased parts, materials ...

Rhoads Industries

Receiving Inspector

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, components, and products to ensure they meet company quality standards and specifications before being released to production ...

PDS Tech Commercial

Receiving Inspector

Medley, FL · On-site

$25 - $25.50/hr

Receiving Inspector Job Type: Contract, 6 months Location: Medley, FL Schedule: 1st shift 7am to 3:30pm Pay Rates: $ 25.50/hour PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace ...

Ensign-Bickford Industries

Receiving Inspector

Simsbury, CT · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

EBAD is currently seeking an experienced Inspector to join our Receiving Inspection team inSimsbury, CT. Responsibilities: This position supports multiple teams in Simsbury. The candidate will be ...

PDS Tech Commercial

Receiving Inspector

Medley, FL · On-site

$25 - $25.50/hr

Receiving Inspector Job Type: Contract, 6 months Location: Medley, FL Schedule: 1st shift 7am to 3:30pm Pay Rates: $ 25.50/hour PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace ...

HEICO

Receiving Inspector

Mount Juliet, TN · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Receiving Inspector Aero Design is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Receiving Inspector to join our team. This role is responsible for managing incoming deliveries, verifying documentation ...

The Reserves Network Inc

Receiving Inspector

Houston, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Receiving Inspector | $20.00/ hr (DOE) | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Temporary What Matters Most * Competitive Pay of $20.00 per hour , dependent on experience * Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 ...

Aerotek

Receiving Inspector

Morgan Hill, CA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Receiving Inspector The Receiving Inspector ensures that all incoming mechanical parts meet defined inspection plans and drawing requirements before they move into inventory. This role performs ...

Cleaver-Brooks

Receiving Inspector

Thomasville, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

The Receiving Inspector serves as the first quality checkpoint within the manufacturing process by inspecting incoming materials, components, and purchased parts to ensure they conform to Cleaver ...

Ensign-Bickford Industries

Receiving Inspector

Simsbury, CT · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

EBAD is currently seeking an experienced Inspector to join our Receiving Inspection team inSimsbury, CT. Responsibilities: This position supports multiple teams in Simsbury. The candidate will be ...

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How much do receiving inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for receiving inspector in the United States is $21.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a receiving inspector do?

A Receiving Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming shipments of materials or products to ensure they meet quality standards and purchase order specifications. They check for damage, verify quantities, review documentation, and may perform basic testing or measurements. Receiving Inspectors help prevent defective or incorrect goods from entering the production process, ensuring that only quality materials are accepted. Their work is crucial for maintaining product quality and reducing costly errors in manufacturing or distribution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a receiving inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Receiving Inspector, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of quality assurance standards, and experience with inventory control, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inspection tools (such as calipers and micrometers), ERP systems, and documentation software is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you stand out in this role. These competencies ensure that incoming materials meet quality standards, prevent production delays, and maintain overall supply chain integrity.

What are some common challenges a receiving inspector faces during the inspection process, and how are they addressed?

Receiving Inspectors often encounter challenges such as incomplete or inaccurate shipping documentation, damaged goods, or discrepancies between purchase orders and received items. To address these, inspectors must maintain strong attention to detail, communicate effectively with both suppliers and internal teams, and follow established protocols for documenting and reporting issues. Many organizations also use digital inventory management systems to streamline the inspection process and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

What is the difference between Receiving Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectReceiving InspectorQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsOften requires inspection certifications, such as ASQ certificationsMay also require similar certifications, focusing on quality standards
Work EnvironmentPrimarily inspects incoming materials at warehouses or receiving docksWorks across various stages of production, inspecting finished products or processes
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain sectorsUsed across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and other industries

Receiving Inspectors focus on inspecting incoming materials to ensure they meet specifications before acceptance, while Quality Control Inspectors evaluate products throughout the production process to maintain quality standards. Both roles require attention to detail and relevant certifications, but their primary focus and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Receiving Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,760 per year, or $21 per hour.

Receiving Inspector

PDS Tech Commercial

Oxnard, CA • On-site

$41.88/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Be the First Line of Defense for Mission-Critical Aerospace Hardware | Receiving Inspector
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Receiving Inspector Level 2 or Level 3 in Oxnard, California. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, traceability, and compliance of flight-critical hardware before it reaches production.
Job Title: Receiving Inspector - Level 2 or Level 3
Location: Oxnard, CA 93030-7996
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant - 12 Months
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Pay Rate: $41.88/hour
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite | No telecommuting
Make an Impact Where Quality Matters Most
As a Receiving Inspector, you'll serve as the company's first line of defense, ensuring incoming materials-from EEE components and printed wiring boards to complex assemblies-meet contractual, configuration, quality, and documentation requirements before entering production.
Your attention to detail and ability to make sound inspection decisions will directly support the reliability and success of advanced aerospace and space systems.
What You'll Do
  • Perform receiving inspections on flight-critical hardware, including:
    • EEE components
    • Printed wiring boards (PWBs)
    • RF cable assemblies
    • COTS items
    • Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)
    • Contractor-Furnished Equipment (CFE)
  • Review and validate supplier documentation, including Certificates of Conformance, test data, lot traceability, and applicable quality requirements.
  • Perform inspections according to Quality Specification Instructions, Work Instructions, drawings, inspection instructions, and program-specific requirements.
  • Create and complete inspection records in TIPQA and verify QC Inspection Required routing in Deltek Costpoint before material acceptance.
  • Initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and support Material Review Board (MRB) documentation for nonconforming material.
  • Conduct visual, dimensional, and documentation-based inspections.
  • Place material on hold when documentation, configuration, or other acceptance requirements remain unresolved.
  • Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) reviews when quality escapes or systemic receiving issues are identified.
  • Partner with Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Production teams to resolve supplier documentation deficiencies and system flags.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications - Level 2
  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
  • Experience performing inspections for proper identity and dimensional conformance.
  • Experience using inspection equipment such as:
    • Calipers
    • Micrometers
    • Comparators
    • Gages
    • Pin gages
    • Other precision inspection tools
  • Experience conducting visual inspections for defects or damage, including corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
  • Ability to make accurate pass/fail acceptance decisions and maintain inspection records.
  • Familiarity with QMS documentation, including purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or an equivalent aerospace/defense Quality Management System.
  • Familiarity with SQAR requirements and Q-code application in a government contract environment.
Required Qualifications - Level 3
  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.
  • Experience performing inspections for proper identity and dimensional conformance.
  • Experience using calipers, micrometers, comparators, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools.
  • Experience conducting visual inspections for obvious defects or damage.
  • Ability to make pass/fail acceptance decisions and maintain accurate inspection records.
  • Familiarity with purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, checklists, and other QMS documentation.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace/defense QMS requirements.
  • Familiarity with SQAR requirements and Q-code application in a government contract environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with any of the following will stand out:
  • Experience with TIPQA, including GT Master, GT Process, NCR initiation, and inspection closure.
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint, including purchase order lookup, QC Inspection Required flag verification, and receiving routing.
  • Experience with SAP inspection type codes or an equivalent ERP receiving/inspection module.
  • IPC-A-610 Certified Inspection Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) certification.
  • Familiarity with IPC-A-600 for printed wiring board acceptance inspection.
  • CCAP or AS6081 training related to counterfeit component detection and avoidance.
  • Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 or DCMA-oversight environment.
  • Background in quality assurance, supplier quality, or incoming inspection within aerospace or defense manufacturing.
Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities to work on the technologies and programs shaping the future of aviation, aerospace, and space.
In this role, you'll join a quality-focused environment where precision, accountability, and attention to detail truly matter. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to programs where the quality of every component can have a meaningful impact.
You'll also enjoy a 9/80 schedule, giving you every other Friday off while working on-site in beautiful Oxnard, California.
If you're looking for an opportunity where your inspection expertise can make a tangible difference-and where your work supports some of the most demanding aerospace applications-this is your chance.
Ready to Put Your Expertise to Work?
If you're an experienced Receiving Inspector with an aerospace, defense, or quality background and you're ready to take on a mission-critical role, we want to hear from you.
Apply today through PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step toward an opportunity where quality isn't just a requirement-it's the mission.
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.
Pay Details: $41.88 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
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
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.
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Founded in 1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1977

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