Quality Technician 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Quality Technician for the 1st shift. Hourly pay is $29.00, with hours 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The role emphasizes inspecting precision aerospace components and supporting the Quality Management System.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, 3+ years in quality in manufacturing, 2+ years in GD&T and blueprint reading, and experience with inspection tools and CMMs. Troubleshooting and training are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing quality role.
• Minimum 2 years in GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Minimum 2 years with inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers).
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required product inspections of precision machined components used in aerospace.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities as a quality resource in teams.
• Conduct training and audits as required.
• Perform Capability/Gage R&R studies and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain Quality Plan work instructions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing Engineers to reduce inspection time.
• Program and troubleshoot CMMs.
• Fulfill the requirements of the Quality Policy and QMS.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Quality problem solving

Statistical methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMMs

WinCMES

Calypso

CMM Manager

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Technician 1st Shift at our N Charleston, SC plant! The hourly rate for this position is $29.00 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

In this position you will:

• Conduct required product inspections of precision machined components used in the Aerospace industry and maintain appropriate systems (ie. DR system, Quality log)
• Act as a quality resource for High Performance Work Teams which includes leading troubleshooting and problem-solving activities for quality related issues in the area
• Conduct Training and Audits as required
• Perform Capability/Gage R&R Studies and other data analysis
• Develop and maintain Quality Plan work instructions
• Work with Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer to reduce in process and final inspection time
• Program and troubleshoot CMMs
• Fulfill the requirements of the Quality Policy and Quality Management System

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 3 year experience in a manufacturing environment working in a quality role.
• Minimum 2 year experience in GD&T application and blueprint reading.
• Minimum 2 year experience with inspection equipment and gaging methods such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• 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.
• No relocation is being offered with this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the North Charleston, SC facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMM programming / troubleshooting experience with WinCMES, Calypso, or CMM Manager
• Experience in Troubleshooting Problems using quality tools such as statistics, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Position Criteria:

• Knows the basic concepts of problem solving and analytical / statistical techniques
• Basic knowledge and understanding of ISO/AS international standards
• Consistent knowledge and use of tools and techniques for measuring systems and devices as well as analysis and reporting
• Working knowledge of AQP process as they pertain to PROLaunch, industry, regulatory and customer requirements
• Has worked in an environment with a certified QMS (ISO 9001 or similar)
• Demonstrates the use of metrics to measure and improve their own work

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