Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Nutanix; Glenolden (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays (up to 13)

Job summary

Eaton's IS AER FED division seeks a Quality Inspector for 1st shift in Glenolden, PA. Core hours are 7 am–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include inspecting aerospace engine components using calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and CMMs, reading complex drawings, and applying GD&T to verify conformance to requirements. The role requires strong inspection methodologies knowledge, with a focus on quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing and detailed record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and measurement methods.
• Familiarity with precision measurement equipment and CMM programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace engine components.
• Read blueprints and interpret GD&T requirements.
• Use precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, optical comparators) to verify conformance.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Measurement equipment use

CMM programming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree in related field

Tools

Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector - 1st Shift to join our team in Glenolden, PA!This is a 1st shift position with core hours of 7 am - 3:30 pm, M-F.The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per 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.Why Work at Eaton?Day-One Benefits – Health insurance and vacation time start on your first day!Up to 13 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off, including a plant shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.Invest in Your Future – Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance, Wellness Reimbursement, and more.Perks You’ll Love – Monthly fresh fruit and pretzels, plus fun onsite events hosted by our activity, wellness, and community involvement teams.Join Eaton and enjoy great benefits, meaningful perks, and a workplace that supports your well-being from day one!What you’ll do:The Quality Inspector conducts receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace engine components to verify conformance with design requirements and customer specifications. Responsibilities include dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and other precision inspection equipment. The role requires the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, understand and apply GD&T requirements, and evaluate product characteristics against aerospace standards and specifications. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of inspection methodologies, quality assurance principles, and aerospace manufacturing processes while maintaining accurate inspection records and supporting continuous improvement efforts.Safety Sensitive Position – Drug & Alcohol TestingThis position is classified as a safety sensitive role under applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a DOT required pre employment drug test.Individuals hired into this role remain subject to ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing, in accordance with federal regulations. Eaton maintains a drug and alcohol free workplace and expects all applicants to understand and comply with these requirements. Additional information is available from the site Designated Employer Representative (DER) or the FAA Drug Abatement Division: About the Drug Abatement Division | Federal Aviation Administration.In this role, you will:Read and interpret blueprints and use precision measurement equipmentUse knowledge of measurement systems and techniques including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Be familiar with the requirements of ISO9001 and AS9100Interact with co-workers and customer representativePerform verification inspection of Eaton’s supplier’s detailed componentsPerform verification inspection of Eaton’s product for compliance to customer’s requirementsAssist customer source inspectors as requiredQualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.Minimum of two (2) years experience in manufacturing and/or military environmentMinimum of two (2) years experience reading and interpreting blueprints.This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random testing under our Drug and Alcohol Abatement program.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 access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.Preferred Qualifications:Completion of a Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited institution.Experience with Coordinate Measurement Machine use, programming ability is preferred.Skills:Ability to read and interpret blueprintsSurface plate lay-out.Thorough knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Inspection equipment programmingBasic computer skills.Coordinate Measurement Machine use, programming ability is preferred, but not requiredAbility to use precision measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, comparator, thread gauge, etc.Ability to work overtime when required.Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.#LI-SK1#IND123All 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.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.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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.