Quality inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Mesa, AZ
Employment Type: Temp to perm
Industry: Manufacturing
Compensation: $20/hr + $1 shift differential
Schedule: Compressed night shift schedule (Must be open to train on day shift)

6pm to 6am Sunday- Wednesday with every other Wednesday off or Wednesday-Saturday with every other Wednesday off

Position Summary:
The Quality Inspector supports our Client's manufacturing quality operations by assisting with inspection activities, production documentation review, and compliance with quality standards across the solar production floor. This role helps ensure materials and finished products meet company specifications and traceability requirements.

About the Opportunity:

Acara is currently seeking multiple Quality Inspectors for our client, a leading organization in the solar panel manufacturing sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while developing your professional expertise.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with visual inspections of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished solar components
• Verify production travelers and manufacturing documentation for completeness
• and accuracy
• Support labeling verification and product traceability checks
• Record inspection results in quality tracking systems or spreadsheets
• Identify and report defects, inconsistencies, or documentation gaps to supervisors
• Support containment activities for nonconforming materials
• Assist with staging and segregation of inspected materials
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and quality records
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality work instructions
• Maintain clean and organized inspection areas
• Support general production-floor quality compliance activities
• Follow all safety and PPE requirements

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Quality role

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with solar, semiconductor, electronics, or assembly manufacturing
• Familiarity with production documentation or traceability systems
• Experience using basic inspection tools (calipers, gauges, checklists)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation tracking
• Ability to follow written procedures and inspection instructions
• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Additional information:

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs occasionally
• Ability to perform repetitive inspection activities

Work Environment:

• Solar manufacturing production-floor environment
• Combination of inspection stations and line-side support
• PPE required depending on assigned production area
• Shift flexibility and overtime may be required during production ramp-up periods

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.