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Light Industrial / Manufacturing
Product Acceptance Spec B Charleston, SC Posted : 2 / 13 / 2025
Job Description
Job ID# : 209992
Job Category :
Light Industrial / Manufacturing
Position Type : Associate - W2
Duration : Shift :
Positions Available :
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Product Acceptance Spec B, in Charleston, SC. Job ID#209992
Job Description :
Engages with FSCC and Chronic Issues Team (CIT) to drive area improvements
Provides objective evidence of results
Performs auditing, surveillance and monitoring
Identifies and documents discrepancies
Segregates and controls non-conforming items.
Performs preliminary review and disposition of non-conformance
Conducts product review with customer during product or process verification
Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action
Identifies and communicates risks to First Line Leader with efficiency
Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives
Works with other support organizations, Team Lead and First Line Leader to mitigate performance risk
Verifies documents and communicates shift turnover
Plans for work statement changes and daily / weekend / holiday overtime requirements
Supports teammates to improve their job performance including identifying training and provide OJT
Supports customer item defect management
Supports coordination with FSCC for non-conformance resolution.
Resolves problems during operation and testing of deliverable products
Documents inspection results
Verifies routine product conformance to design requirements
Identifies KPI and LMS Kaizan improvement actions, and follows up with actions and tasks associated at weekly Kamishibai and Gemba walks
Performs work when necessary to cover for absenteeism and to maintain customer needs build schedules
Segregates and controls non-conforming items
Conducts product review with customer during product or process verification
Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action
Obtains and maintains fall protection, flight line badge & LOTTO certifications at all times
Uses various types of inspection precision measuring tools – microwave, digital gages, isoscope, etc
Paint inspection and repair / rework of composites, aluminum and titanium metals as well as seal application
Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs
Frequent carrying, climbing, working at heights, walking, and standing
Occasional reaching at or above shoulder level
Frequent working at heights, bending, walking, crouching, standing for long periods, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and use of hand tools
Rotation of head / neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend / stoop and operate foot controls
Contact with sealants, metals, carbon fiber, adhesives, painted parts and solvents. Exposure to noise
Occasional work on the flight line
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)
Must be willing to work any shift based on needs of the operation
1 years of experience working with Velocity and production applications
1 years of experience using strong analytical and problem solving skills
1 years of experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)
2 years experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations.
Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC / NCR / RGEN / PU / SAT / SRR / PU or RGEN Revision etc.)
Typical Education / Experience
High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Shift Work Statement
This position is a variable shift. Must be willing to work any shift assigned.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance :
No Clearance
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