Portland, TN Quality Inspector I 1st shift

SHOALS TECHNOLOGIES • Portland, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying that manufactured products meet established quality standards and specifications. Working on the production floor and in quality control areas, the inspector performs visual and mechanical inspections, uses measurement tools and equipment, and documents inspection results. The role supports product consistency, defect identification, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Ability to understand a technical drawing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Attention to detail and ability to detect variation and non-conformances in parts.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting, follow instructions, display initiative, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to stand, walk, push, bend, and/or squat for more than 10 hours in a day.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks regularly.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in an office environment, including looking at screens for extended periods, and in a manufacturing facility environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn basic measurement techniques using a ruler, floor tape, calipers, micrometer, and gauges.
• Willingness to learn to use an electrical hi-pot tester, pull-tester, torque analyzer, digital camera, torque wrench, and screwdriver.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
• Use quality assurance tools to measure product adherence to manufacturing specifications.
• Communicate inspection and check results to floor leadership.
• Remove products that do not meet production standards.
• Record results, complete quality documentation accurately, and manage paperwork.
• Perform data entry and digital file management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed