Quality Inspector 2nd Shift (G2)

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

At Eaton Corporation, a Quality Inspector on the 2nd shift in Greenwood, SC will verify product quality, review drawings, and manage inspection records to ensure compliance with specifications. Responsibilities include using inspection tools, communicating issues to supervisors, and supporting continuous improvement programs.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and one year in manufacturing, with preferred engineering coursework and familiarity with MS Windows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC.
• Preferred: two-year technical degree in Engineering.
• Preferred: one year of experience in a quality role.
• Preferred: one year of assembly experience.
• Preferred: familiarity with MS Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all checklists, red tags, and process changes are approved with signatures.
• Maintain detailed defect data records for historical database.
• Properly operate, calibrate, and maintain inspection equipment.
• Review drawings and inspect structures to identify defects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify work completed per specifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector 2nd Shift (G2) at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC - Entrance E.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.94 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm until 1:30 am and Friday from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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

• 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

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for 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 being offered. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred

• Two‑year technical degree in Engineering.
• One year of work experience in a quality role.
• One year of assembly experience.
• One year of experience in MS Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

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

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and feeling.
• Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. or more with or without accommodation.
• Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust while performing job duties.

Benefits

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. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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