Quality Tech - 1st Shift - Richmond, VA

VetJobs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Career progression with cross-training

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Quality Tech - 1st Shift at our Richmond, VA site. The role involves inspecting parts, documenting results, and quarantining non-conforming parts, with root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Core hours are 6:30am–3:00pm, and the position supports QA activities across production lines. Benefits include health and vacation time, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, retirement benefits, parental leave, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required from an accredited educational institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Relocation assistance is not available; only candidates in the immediate geographic area (50 mile radius) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform part and product inspections, document results, identify and quarantine non-conforming parts.
• Determine root cause of non-conforming parts.
• Verify First Article Inspection (FAI) of all production lines.
• Perform control and process audits as scheduled.
• Report inspections and audits using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Create Quality Alerts and notify operators of quality issues.
• Investigate non-conforming product and use problem-solving techniques to resolve issues.
• Support quality planning and training of production personnel.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Six Sigma experience

Statistical Process Control

Delta-wye transformer knowledge

Education

High School/GED

ASQ Quality Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On‑Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Quality Tech - 1st Shift at our site on Klockner Dr in Richmond, VA.

The pay rate for this position is $22.71 per hour.

Core hours are 6:30am -3:00pm

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross‑train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

In This Function You Will

• Perform part and product inspections, document the results, identify and quarantine Non‑Conforming (NC) parts
• Determine the Root Cause of Non‑Conforming Parts
• Verify First Article Inspection (FAI) of all production lines
• Perform Control and Process audits as scheduled
• Report inspections and audits using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Create Quality Alerts and notify operators of quality issues
• Investigate Non‑Conforming Product, use problem‑solving techniques to resolve issues
• Contribute to pre‑production quality planning, including developing Quality Assembly documents, attending product and process reviews and technical training of production personnel
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in machine capability studies for new and existing machines
• Support Gage Calibration System
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required from an accredited educational institution
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50 mile radius) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
• Associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology or other technical degree
• ASQ Quality Technician Certification preferred
• 3 to 5 years of work experience as a Quality Technician, preferably in the Power industry
• Six Sigma and Lean certifications and/or experience
• Statistical Process Control
• Understanding of delta‑wye 3 phases transformer and resistive load bank technology

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Individual may be required to sit, stand and walk regularly
• Individual must be able to lift up to 50 pounds throughout work shift.
• Individual may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push and/or pull.

Auto req ID: 482632BR

City: Richmond

State: Virginia

Job Category: Technician

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor: Eaton