Quality Assurance Tester

AppleOne Employment Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Reno, NV is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Tester for a contract/temporary role. You will inspect, test, and verify products during production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures.

Ideal for candidates with 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality inspection who value hands-on work and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in quality assurance, quality inspection, manufacturing, production, or related environment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, quality standards and production procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Basic documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing, production, or assembly line setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products, components, and assemblies to confirm quality standards and specifications are met.
• Perform basic quality tests, visual inspections, and functional checks according to established procedures.
• Identify defects, report findings to appropriate team members.
• Document inspection results, test outcomes, and nonconforming materials accurately.
• Support production and assembly teams by helping maintain quality, consistency, and process compliance.
• Follow safety, cleanliness, and quality control procedures throughout the workday.

Skills

Inspect products

Test products

Document results

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Tools

Basic measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Tester for a contract/temporary opportunity in Reno, NV. This role is ideal for candidates with 1 to 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or quality inspection who enjoy hands‑on work and take pride in helping ensure products meet required standards. The Quality Assurance Tester will support a fast-paced manufacturing environment by inspecting, testing, and verifying products during production and assembly processes. Candidates can expect a quality-focused workplace where teamwork, clear procedures, and supportive leadership help employees perform with confidence and continue building valuable manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products, components, and assemblies to confirm quality standards and specifications are met.
• Perform basic quality tests, visual inspections, and functional checks according to established procedures.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or production issues and report findings to the appropriate team members.
• Document inspection results, test outcomes, and nonconforming materials accurately.
• Support production and assembly teams by helping maintain quality, consistency, and process compliance.
• Follow safety, cleanliness, and quality control procedures throughout the workday.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $19 to $21 per hour.
• Job type: Contract/Temporary.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Inspect and test manufactured products, components, or assemblies.
• Document quality results and communicate issues clearly.
• Support production teams by identifying defects and maintaining quality standards.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in quality assurance, quality inspection, manufacturing, production, assembly, or a related environment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, quality standards, and production procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects or inconsistencies.
• Basic documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing, production, or assembly line setting.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an assembly or assembly line environment.
• Familiarity with basic measuring tools, quality checklists, or inspection documentation.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, defect reporting, or production quality processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.