Quality Control Operator - Solar Panel Manufacturing

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, Ohio, seeks a Process Quality Control Operator (PQC) to collect product samples at key stages of manufacturing and ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements. The role focuses on early deviation detection and accurate quality testing.

You will prepare samples for testing, label and deliver to engineers or the lab, perform monthly tests on multiple machines, and maintain thorough sampling records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• 1+ year of experience in a production manufacturing or quality environment preferred.
• Familiarity with sampling techniques and basic quality control principles.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain documentation accurately.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for Gel Content Testing (Cross Linking).
• Prepare samples on test glass to process through laminator per SOP.
• Label, record, and deliver samples to PQC Engineers, IQC, or lab team for analysis.
• Perform monthly J Box Pull Testing for all 8 machines, per SOP.
• Collect Busbar samples from production team and conduct soldering pull testing monthly per SOP.
• Ensure samples are collected in a clean, contamination-free manner with PPE.
• Maintain detailed records of sampling activities (batch numbers, times, locations).
• Support quality investigations with accurate sampling data and assist re-sampling when required.
• Communicate abnormalities observed during sampling to the PQC Engineer or supervisor.
• Adhere to GMP, ISO standards, and company quality/safety policies.
• Verify sampling tools and maintain samples properly.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives related to sampling and inspection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training

Job description

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, Ohio, seeks a Process Quality Control Operator (PQC) to collect product samples at key stages of manufacturing and ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements. The role focuses on early deviation detection and accurate quality testing.

You will prepare samples for testing, label and deliver to engineers or the lab, perform monthly tests on multiple machines, and maintain thorough sampling records.