Master Inspector - 1st Shift (Quality)

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available from day one

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Shift premiums for off-shifts

Career progression opportunities

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Master Inspector for the 1st Shift (Quality) position in Waukesha, WI. This role involves filling in on various test and inspection functions, interacting with supervisors, and ensuring quality standards are met.

The position offers an hourly rate of $28.25 and includes a sign-on bonus of $2,000. Employees receive health benefits starting on day one, paid holidays, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Education in AC/DC fundamentals and/or electricity coursework.
• Minimum of two years of quality experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Fill in on test and inspection functions as required.
• Interact with supervisors and departments as necessary.
• Monitor conformance to quality standards.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Learning assembly/inspection/test requirements

Effective communication

Training new inspectors

Proficient in SAP, Excel, Qpulse

Leadership qualities

Technical knowledge of testing

Ability to work overtime

Physical capability to lift and perform essential duties

Education

High school graduate or GED

Education in AC/DC fundamentals or electricity coursework

Minimum of two years of quality experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Qpulse

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Master Inspector - 1st Shift (Quality) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $28.25 per hour.

Core hours are 7am - 3pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is offering a sign‑on bonus of $2,000 paid in two installments. Bonus terms:

• Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2024 to qualify.
• Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.
• Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time – available to use on day one of your employment.
• Paid holidays – up to 12.
• Weekly pay.
• Shift premiums – $2.50 per hour for off‑shifts & opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross‑train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, paid parental leave, educational assistance program, wellness reimbursement, and more.

What you’ll do

The Master Inspector will fill in on test and inspection functions and provide services as required by the Quality supervisor. Interact with the Quality supervisor for all department functions and with Production, Marketing, and Engineering as required. Write and administer training programs. Monitor conformance to quality standards.

• Understand and perform all job classifications within the Quality Assurance/Quality Control departments and fill in as needed in all test and inspection areas.
• Investigate offline test failures, offline non‑routine testing, issue non‑conforming reports.
• Understand and perform all special testing with control/relay wiring, fans, VFI, shock log, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance of test and inspection equipment, including calibrations, maintaining and ordering testing supplies.
• Assume limited responsibility in the absence of the Quality supervisor.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Quality supervisor.
• Assist the Quality supervisor with daily duties: direct assignments for employees on the shift, make quality decisions (e.g., go‑no‑go and assess charges).
• Audit deviation requests, approve, issue, and maintain log.
• Coil failure analysis (winding sheet testing, TTR, resistance).
• Assist in writing training programs and procedures.
• Assist/train department personnel in all on‑ and off‑line functions.
• Participate in UL and FM surveillance inspections, maintain UL logs from inspection.
• Investigate the cause of non‑conforming product and initiate the corrective action necessary to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in customer inspections and with test witnesses.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Education in AC/DC fundamentals and/or completion of electricity coursework from an accredited institution and/or a minimum of one year of experience in electricity.
• Minimum of two years of quality experience in Regulators Quality and/or Badger Transformers Quality.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is being 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.

Skills

• Capable of rapidly learning the assembly/inspection/test requirements for any new products.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with personnel from all departments.
• Ability to train new inspectors and testers in detailed job requirements and quality standards.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, Qpulse, QA programs, etc.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• High degree of technical knowledge of testing, test equipment, transformer/regulator construction and operations, manufacturing systems, and quality assurance methods and procedures.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.

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.

Benefits Overview

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. Eligibility and specific options depend on location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.