Quality Technician

Federal Pacific; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Mechanical, LLC, Bristol, VA, is seeking a Quality Technician to join the Federal Pacific division. You will perform in-process and final inspections on padmount switchgear, ensuring conformance to drawings, specifications, and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a two-year technical degree or two years of related experience, and the ability to read drawings and electrical schematics; proficient with calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or two years of related manufacturing/inspection experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical assemblies in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools and basic electrical testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document inspection results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections on padmount switchgear assemblies.
• Verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Document inspection results and issue NCRs as needed.
• Support corrective action processes with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
• Maintain compliance with ISO procedures and participate in internal audits.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical schematics

Inspection documentation

Collaboration across teams

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or two years related experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Multimeters

Job description

Quality Technician Job Summary

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Federal Pacific division in Bristol, VA. In this role, you will perform critical in-process and final inspections on our padmount switchgear products, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven professional with strong inspection skills and a commitment to quality to make a meaningful impact on high-performance, American-made electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections on padmount switchgear assemblies to verify electrical, mechanical, and dimensional conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Inspect fabricated components-including formed metal parts, welded structures, enclosures, and internal switchgear assemblies-for accuracy, finish, and structural integrity.
• Perform electrical checks such as continuity verification, grounding inspections, proper phasing, torque validation, and dielectric clearance assessments.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, torque wrenches, and multimeters to validate product quality.
• Document inspection results, complete inspection reports, and issue nonconformance reports (NCRs) as needed.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve issues, communicate defects, and support corrective action processes.
• Ensure switchgear components-including switches, bus bars, fuses, bushings, barriers, and cable compartments-meet all safety, functionality, and workmanship standards.
• Review blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions to ensure accurate product build and inspection.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework, improving processes, and enhancing overall product reliability.
• Maintain compliance with ISO procedures and contribute to internal audit activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in a related field or a minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing, inspection, quality assurance, or a related discipline.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience inspecting mechanical and/or electrical assemblies in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools and basic electrical testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, thorough inspection documentation.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
• Solid problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset for identifying and addressing quality concerns.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime or adjust schedules based on production needs.

Salary

First Shift: $18-$27.04/hour 2nd Shift: $18-$27.04/hour plus $2

EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC's Guiding Principles. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed