Electrical QA Specialist, Production Operations

100Hires, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Retirement programs

Cross-training and career progression

Educational assistance

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Electrical QA Specialist for Production Operations in Richmond, VA, working on the overnight shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM) with a $2.00/hour premium. You’ll inspect components, drive root-cause analysis, and issue Quality Alerts to enable immediate corrective actions.

You’ll verify First Article Inspections, contribute to capability studies, and update quality documentation to ensure our power equipment meets internal and customer standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; ASQ certification preferred.
• 3–5 years as Quality Technician, ideally in power equipment.
• Familiarity with delta–wye transformers and resistive load bank techs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and products; document results and quarantine NC items.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Verify FAI for all lines and execute control/process audits as planned.
• Prepare inspection/audit reporting in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Issue Quality Alerts and brief operators on containment actions.
• Support machine capability studies and quality documentation.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical schematics

Six Sigma exposure

Delta–Wye concepts

Electrical fundamentals

Interpreting drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASQ Quality Technician certification

Associate degree in electronics / electrical engineering tech

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Electrical QA Specialist, Production OperationsBased in: Oakleys Dr, Richmond, VA | Team: Eaton’s ES AMER ESS divisionComp & Shift: Earn $22.71/hour plus a $2.00/hour shift premium on a 10:00 PM–6:30 AM schedule. Sign-on bonus: $2,000 for eligible hires.Our mission—and your role in itHelp us make what matters work. You’ll be the quality voice on the floor overnight, ensuring our power equipment meets rigorous internal and customer standards. Imagine kicking off your shift with First Article Inspections, then diving into control/process audits, isolating non-conformances, and turning insights into clear Quality Alerts that operators can act on immediately. When new equipment or processes launch, you’ll contribute to capability studies, update quality assembly documentation, and participate in reviews and training so production teams are set up for success.Key responsibilitiesInspect components and products; document results and quarantine Non-Conforming (NC) itemsLead root cause analysis and corrective action recommendationsVerify First Article Inspections (FAI) for all linesExecute control and process audits per planPrepare inspection/audit reporting in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and WordIssue Quality Alerts; brief operators on issues and containment actionsInvestigate NC product using structured problem-solvingDrive pre-production quality planning, including Quality Assembly documentation, product/process reviews, and technical training supportSupport Manufacturing Engineering on machine capability studies (new and existing)Maintain and support the Gage Calibration SystemFollow all company health, safety, and environmental policiesGrowth, support, and perksHealth benefits, vacation, and paid holidaysOvertime opportunitiesRetirement programsPaid Parental LeaveCross-training and career progression across departmentsEducational Assistance, Wellness Reimbursement, and moreBenefit offerings vary by location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Details: youreatonbenefits.com/candidates.What you’ll need to succeedRequiredHigh School Diploma or GED (accredited)Consideration limited to candidates within a 50-mile radius; no relocation provided. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic requirement.PreferredSkill in reading drawings and electrical schematicsAssociate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or related disciplineASQ Quality Technician certification3–5 years’ experience as a Quality Technician (ideally in power)Lean and Six Sigma exposureSPC knowledge and applicationFamiliarity with delta–wye 3-phase transformers and resistive load bank technologyWork environment & processRegularly sit, stand, and walk; lift up to 50 lbs during the shiftMay need to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push, and pullSelection process can include video and in-person interviews; candidates are assessed on job-related competencies and data handled per applicable lawsTechnical proficienciesManufacturing quality inspectionCommercial electrical savvy; electrical/electronic systemsExposure to electrical installationSix Sigma practicesASQ-aligned approachesDelta–wye conceptsElectrical engineering fundamentalsInterpreting drawings and schematicsEqual opportunity and candidate rightsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.