QA Inspector

Title: QA Inspector

Pay Rate: $23-$25/hr

Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

Location: Beaverton, OR

Type: 60-Day Assignment-to-Hire


About Our Client

Our client specializes in advanced open-cavity packaging solutions for the semiconductor industry. Through a commitment to innovation, precision engineering, and quality, they deliver RoHS/REACH-compliant components that support evolving electronics manufacturing and assembly requirements. Their collaborative approach and technical expertise enable them to provide unique packaging solutions for a wide range of applications.


About the Role

This is a 60-day assignment-to-hire opportunity supporting quality assurance and manufacturing operations in a semiconductor packaging environment. The QA Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring product quality throughout incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities while supporting production flow and continuous improvement initiatives.


What you will be doing:

• Perform visual inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished components using microscopes, magnification equipment, and inspection tools.
• Inspect incoming materials and identify defects such as stains, voids, plating issues, and other nonconformities.
• Monitor product quality throughout manufacturing operations and evaluate work-in-process components.
• Determine disposition of parts including acceptance, rework, recleaning, or rejection, and clearly identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Perform component cleaning and rework activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify kitted orders for correct components, quantities, cleanliness, and damage-free condition.
• Conduct sampling inspections of kitted and finished products to confirm compliance with quality standards.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain traceable quality records.
• Operate inspection and testing equipment to verify product conformance.
• Package approved products for shipment following quality and handling requirements.
• Assist with light manufacturing duties as needed to support production schedules.
• Participate in quality initiatives, compliance efforts, and continuous improvement activities.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience using tweezers and small tools while working under a microscope.
• Ability to read and follow inspection, assembly, and rework instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous electronics manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas.

About Cinder

Cinder is a people-first staffing and recruiting company committed to creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged. Our mission is to leverage our power as a recruiting and consulting company to build workplaces where people thrive. Backed by our ISO 9001 certification, we deliver high-quality staffing solutions, and our clients have rated us over 100% for multiple quarters. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!