**PDS Tech is currently recruiting for an Inspector in Gloucester, MA!** **Job Title:** Operations - Inspector 4 **Job Type:** Full-time; Consultant (6 Months) **Location:** Gloucester, MA 01930 **Schedule:** Monday to Friday; First Shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Manager flexible on start time) **Pay Rate:** $32.69 per hour **Job Summary:** As an Operations Inspector 4, you will conduct inspections of various products, including parts, assemblies, raw materials, tooling, and instruments, to verify compliance with design specifications and contract requirements. Utilizing a range of basic inspection methods and tools, you will assess quality at defined stages in the manufacturing process. **Primary Responsibilities:** + **Inspection Tasks:** Use measuring and inspection instruments, such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers, with proper inspection techniques to evaluate product quality. + **Documentation Review:** Interpret and follow Quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other relevant documentation. + **Inspection Processes:** Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, including 1st article approval for manufactured, assembled, and tested components. + **System Operation:** Utilize computer systems to perform and document inspection tasks. + **Verification:** Confirm accuracy and completeness of all work order documentation. + **Visual and Physical Inspections:** Conduct thorough inspections of units and subassemblies. + **Unit Shakedowns:** Complete unit shakedowns as necessary to check for foreign objects, rattles, and loose internal hardware. + **First Article Inspections:** Execute First Article Inspections and manage related documentation. + **File Management:** Perform administrative tasks related to managing files. + **Material Reviews:** Conduct Preliminary Material Reviews (PMR) as required. **Qualifications:** + Required Skills and Experience: + Strong mechanical inspection skills with experience using: + Thread gauges + Micro-hite + Drop indicators + Surface indicators + Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation (preferred but not required) + First Article Inspection + Visual inspection + Proficiency in reading and comprehending blueprints, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). + Previous experience in mechanical inspections is essential. + Ability to pass a vision test. **Citizenship Requirement:** + **Due to government regulations this position is open only to U.S. Citizens** **Pay Details:** $32.69 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 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