Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Virginia is seeking a Quality Technician - 3rd Shift to help ensure our products meet the highest standards while supporting a safer, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.

In this hands-on role, you will inspect products, investigate quality concerns, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. You will collaborate with production and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, quality assurance, or a related environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze issues and contribute to root cause problem-solving activities.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process to verify product quality and compliance.
• Inspect units prior to customer final inspections.
• Investigate quality concerns and support root cause analysis activities.
• Assist in closing Quality Notifications (QNs) and tracking corrective actions.
• Support customer issue resolution and follow-up activities.
• Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts across the production floor.
• Participate in audits, procedure reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training efforts and promote adherence to safety, quality, and standardized work practices.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Communication

Root cause analysis

Safety & teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Virginia is seeking a Quality Technician - 3rd Shift to help ensure our products meet the highest standards while supporting a safer, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.

In this hands-on role, you will inspect products, investigate quality concerns, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. You will collaborate with production and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance.