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Quality Assurance Certification Specialist I

PDS Defense

Carson, CAJob$38–43/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$38–43/hr
Location
Carson, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PDS Defense is seeking a Quality Assurance Certification Specialist I in Carson, California. The role involves inspecting and sorting fasteners against quality standards and customer requirements, identifying conforming and nonconforming parts, and visually checking for defects. The posting lists a pay rate of $38–$43 per hour. A high school diploma or degree is preferred, and the role requires lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fastener InspectionQuality StandardsVisual InspectionLiftingPushingPulling

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Degree

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Quality Assurance Certification Specialist I Carson, CA Posted: 7/23/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219151

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Certification Specialist I, in Carson, CA. Job ID#219151

Pay Rate: $38 - $43/hr

Job Description:

  • inspect and sort fasteners according to established quality standards and customer requirements

  • identify and separate conforming and nonconforming parts

  • perform visual inspections for defects such as damage, incorrect dimensions, or contamination

  • maintain an organized and clean workspace (5s)

  • comply with all safety rules

Qualifications

  • high school diploma or degree preferred

  • lift push pull up to 30Ibs

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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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