Aerospace Quality Technician 2nd Shift

Quality Technician – Grand Prairie, TexasImmediately Hiring!Payrate: $24.18 / hour2nd 1:30PM-10:00PMPPG Aerospace's Transparencies Division designs and manufactures advanced aircraft transparencies, including canopies, windows, windshields, and specialty transparencies used on military and commercial aircraft. Our products are precision aerospace components that require strict adherence to engineering, quality, and regulatory standards.The PPG Aerospace Quality Technician supports the manufacture of these products by ensuring materials, processes, and finished assemblies meet engineering drawings, customer requirements, and AS9100 quality standards. This role is focused on inspection, compliance, and quality control within an aerospace manufacturing environment.Primary ResponsibilitiesPerform in-process, final, and receiving inspections of aerospace transparency components and assembliesInspect to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirementsVerify compliance with AS9100, customer, and regulatory standardsPerform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement toolsIdentify, document, and process nonconforming material in accordance with quality proceduresSupport root cause analysis and corrective actionsReview manufacturing and inspection documentation for accuracy and completenessMaintain quality records in electronic quality systemsSupport internal, customer, and regulatory auditsEnsure adherence to ITAR and export control requirementsExperience in aerospace quality, inspection, or manufacturing quality assuranceStrong ability to read and interpret:Engineering drawingsGD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)Customer and internal specificationsWorking knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirementsExperience performing or supporting:First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR / AS9102)Nonconformance documentation and MRB processesProficiency with common inspection tools, including:Calipers, micrometers, height gaugesIndicators, thread gauges, bore gaugesBasic knowledge of SPC and statistical conceptsStrong attention to detail and documentation accuracyPreferred QualificationsExperience with aircraft transparencies, composites, structures, or assembliesExperience using CMM or advanced measurement systemsFamiliarity with:Root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone)Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)Experience supporting customer or regulatory auditsExperience with SAP or other manufacturing quality systemsPrior work in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environmentEducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredTechnical certification, associate degree, or aerospace quality training preferredPhysical & Work Environment RequirementsWork performed in a manufacturing and inspection environmentAbility to stand, walk, bend, and perform detailed inspections for extended periodsAbility to read fine print, drawings, and measurement scalesAbility to lift, move, and transfer aircraft transparencies (including canopies and windows) between inspection tables, carts, and workstations, with or without assistance, in accordance with safety proceduresUse of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as requiredAbout us:PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @PPG on X.The PPG Way 2030We are customer championsProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.We act with purpose and speedAgile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.We are excellent operatorsProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.We compete to winFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.We are PPG proudStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.