JR261239 Aerospace Quality Technician 1st Shift and 2nd Shift

Job Description Immediately Hiring! Quality Technician – Grand Prairie, Texas Payrate: $23.65 1st Shift: 5:00AM-1:30PM 2nd 1:30PM-10:00PM Disclaimer: We ask that you have the use of, or access to, information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. All applicants must provide one of the following forms of identification as part of their application:(1) Passport, (2) Birth Certificate, (3) Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570), or (4) Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551. PPG 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 Responsibilities   Perform  in ‑ process, final, and receiving inspections  of aerospace transparency components and assemblies  Inspect to  engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements   Verify compliance with  AS9100 , customer, and regulatory standards  Perform and document  First Article Inspections (FAI)  per AS9102  Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using  precision measurement tools   Identify, document, and process  nonconforming material  in accordance with quality procedures  Support  root cause analysis  and corrective actions  Review manufacturing and inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness  Maintain quality records in electronic quality systems  Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits  Ensure adherence to  ITAR and export control requirements   Experience in aerospace quality, inspection, or manufacturing quality assurance  Strong ability to read and interpret:   Engineering drawings  GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)  Customer and internal specifications  Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements  Experience performing or supporting:   First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR / AS9102)  Nonconformance documentation and MRB processes  Proficiency with common inspection tools, including:   Calipers, micrometers, height gauges  Indicators, thread gauges, bore gauges  Basic knowledge of SPC and statistical concepts  Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy  Preferred Qualifications  Experience with aircraft transparencies, composites, structures, or assemblies  Experience using CMM or advanced measurement systems  Familiarity with:   Root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone)  Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)  Experience supporting customer or regulatory audits  Experience with SAP or other manufacturing quality systems  Prior work in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment  Education  High School Diploma or GED required  Technical certification, associate degree, or aerospace quality training preferred  Physical & Work Environment Requirements  Work performed in a manufacturing and inspection environment  Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform detailed inspections for extended periods  Ability to read fine print, drawings, and measurement scales  Ability 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 procedures  Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required  About 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 www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.  The PPG Way 2030    We are customer champions   Proactive. 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 speed   Agile. 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 operators   Productive. 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 win   Future-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 proud   Strong. 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.  At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to     https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .   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