Inspector - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Beltsville, MD is seeking an Inspector for the 2nd shift to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection on welded, machined, and formed parts. The role requires reading blueprints and applying GD&T, with approval authority around non-conformances.

The position pays an hourly rate of $23.00 and supports a 3pm–11pm, M-F schedule. Candidates must have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience and comply with ITAR and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Visually and manually inspect manufactured parts per acceptance criteria and process work orders as completed.
• Interpret advanced blueprints, assembly drawings, angularity, profile, various datum features and results from advanced inspection and measuring techniques (CMM, Keyence, FARO) per acceptance criteria.
• Document inspection findings, generate non-conformance reports, and initiate Fast Response as needed.
• Complete 5S+ activities including keeping the work area organized.
• Complete regular training, facilitate training, maintain certifications, and perform additional Quality related functions as necessary.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CMM inspection

Measurement and inspection

Documentation of findings

Attention to detail

Arithmetic and measurement units

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Quality teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MFGPro

WISPER

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Inspector - 2nd Shift (76958)

Requisition ID76958-Posted11/03/2026

Eaton’s IS AER FEDdivision is currently seeking aInspector - 2nd Shift to join our team in Beltsville, MD!

The core hours are 3pm - 11 pm, M-F.

The hourly rate for this position is$23.00per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Inspector is responsible for receiving, in-process, final, and/or delegated source inspection for welded, machined, and formed parts ensuring Eaton is manufacturing parts that meet internal, customer, and industry requirements.

Eaton's Beltsville, MD manufacturing facility is home to 400+ innovative team members driving advancements in aerospace technology. The products built here power hundreds of military and commercial aircraft, with a focus on reliability, weight reduction, and fuel efficiency.
From contributing to the Mars Rover to protecting the Declaration of Independence, and keeping passengers safe and comfortable in flight—our work makes a real-world impact. We’re proud to set the standard for engineering excellence while developing next-generation solutions for the future of aviation.If you’re looking for meaningful, exciting work where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to join us!

In this function, you will:

• Visually and manually inspect manufactured parts per acceptance criteria and process work orders as completed.
• Interpret advanced blueprints, assembly drawings, angularity, profile, various datum’s (Vectors) and results from advanced inspection and measuring technique (CMM, Keyence, FARO arm) per acceptance criteria.
• Document inspection findings, generate non-conformance reports, and initiate Fast Response as needed.
• Complete 5S+ activities which includes but not limited to your working area.
• Complete regular training, facilitate training, maintain certifications, and perform additional Quality specific functions as necessary

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of quality experience in the Aerospace industry

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications, inspection specifications, GD&T, and use measuring equipment including calipers, measuring scale, pi tape, CMM, etc.
• Ability to work with MFGPro to process parts systematically and WISPER for defective material reports (DMR).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Excel.
• Attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute percentages, area, circumference, and volume; draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and equipment, manufacturing methods, routings, and standards.
• Strong communication with the ability understand, read, and write to effectively work with teammates and customers.
• Basic knowledge of welding and coatings.
• Knowledge of inspection plans and first article inspection

Work Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment which requires proper personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Possible exposure to radiation using a XRF device for scanning material. May be in contact with dust or fumes.
• Inspector must be able to lift up to 35lbs in any given day, constantly handling parts in and out of the workstation (occasionally reaching overhead) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The job could require standing on your feet anywhere from 8-10 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Will require focus visual inspection from proximity, without magnification.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We 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.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.