Inspector 4

PDS Defense - Gloucester, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Gloucester, MA

About the position

The Inspector 4 position at PDS Defense, Inc. in Gloucester, MA involves conducting thorough inspections of various products and materials to ensure compliance with design specifications and contract requirements. The role requires the use of basic inspection methods and tools to validate the quality of parts, assemblies, and raw materials throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Inspects a variety of parts using measuring/inspection instruments (e.g. micrometers, gauges and calipers) with proper inspection techniques.
• Reads, interprets and utilizes Quality policies, procedures, blueprints and other documentation.
• Performs receiving, in-process, final inspection & 1st article approval of manufactured, assembled, and tested hardware and components.
• Operates computer systems to perform inspection tasks.
• Verifies all work order documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Administers visual and physical inspections of units and subassemblies.
• Completes unit shakedowns (when required) to check for foreign objects, rattles and loose internal hardware.
• Responsible for First Article Inspections and completes related documentation.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with files management.
• Conducts Preliminary Material Reviews (PMR) as needed.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical inspection skills including the use of thread gages, micro-hite, drop indicator, and surface indicator.
• CMM operator experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection processes.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and read blueprints with comprehension.
• Prior experience with reading blueprints, GD&T, and mechanical inspections is required.
• Must pass a vision test.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a CMM operator.
• Familiarity with advanced inspection techniques.

Benefits

• Direct deposit
• Free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• Select paid holidays
• Short-term disability insurance
• Skills training
• Employee referral bonus
• Affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)