Quality Inspector (1st Shift)

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive program

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Quality Inspector for the 1st shift at the Greenwood, SC facility. The role includes performing detailed inspections, selecting appropriate equipment, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications. You will document defect data and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience. Relocation is not offered, and a 50-mile radius is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: 2 year technical degree in engineering and MS Windows skills.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed and specialized inspection activities to ensure products meet specifications.
• Select appropriate inspection equipment, methods, and techniques based on requirements.
• Maintain records of defect data for historical database.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain inspection equipment for accuracy.
• Review drawings and inspect structures to identify defects with cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and verify work per specifications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Lean environment

Hand tools usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 year technical degree in engineering

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector (1st Shift). The rate for this position is $20.94 per hour. This position is eligible for a variable incentive program.

The hours are Monday through Thursday from 5am - 3pm.

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

What You’ll Do

In the Quality Inspector role, you will perform detailed and specialized inspection activities to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications. This includes selecting the appropriate inspection equipment, methods, procedures, and techniques based on product requirements and customer expectations.

• Ensure all checklists, red tags, and written process changes are completed and approved with required certified personnel signatures. Communicate issues to area supervisors, production managers, and other stakeholders promptly to support timely resolution of CARs prior to shipment.
• Maintain detailed records of all defect data to support a comprehensive historical database.
• Properly operate, calibrate, and maintain inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Review technical drawings and inspect structures to identify and isolate defects, collaborating with supervisors, production managers, engineers, and product managers as needed.
• Support ongoing problem-solving initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the operation.
• Verify that work has been completed in full accordance with specifications and requirements.
• Perform incoming inspections on critical parts to confirm documentation accuracy and compliance with current drawing revisions. Prepare Wisper Defective Material
• Reports (DMRs) for nonconforming items and coordinate return authorization with suppliers.
• Inspect reject parts received with hold tags from work areas to confirm non-conformance and document findings appropriately.
• Maintain and update critical part codes and ensure proper record retention for all critical components.

Qualifications

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Greenwood facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position

Preferred

• Minimum 1 year of assembly experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in MS Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• 2 year technical degree in engineering

Position Criteria

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication abilities, including persuasive skills and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups, contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Utilize various hand tools to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use their hands to handle or feel materials and equipment. The employee frequently performs activities such as stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and gripping. Regular lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds is required, and pushing or pulling loads of 50 pounds or more may also be necessary with or without accommodation. Vision requirements include the ability to see clearly at both near and far distances, distinguish colors, and perceive depth.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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