Quality Technician - 1st Shift: Incoming Inspection

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Quality Technician for 1st shift Incoming Inspection. You will inspect products, analyze data, and partner with operations to identify root causes and drive improvements for safe, reliable production.

You will reinforce standardized processes, support training, and ensure quality across shifts, contributing to a positive customer experience and continuous improvement within the quality team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze issues and support root cause problem-solving.
• Comfort working collaboratively across teams and shifts.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections at multiple stages of the manufacturing process.
• Inspect units prior to customer final inspection.
• Identify root causes and close Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Support customer issue resolution and wrap-up meeting actions.
• Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts.
• Assist with procedure reviews, audits, and CCRP action items.
• Verify adherence to standardized processes and work instructions.
• Support training efforts to promote safety, quality, and consistency across shifts.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Basic computer skills

Root cause problem-solving

Team and shift collaboration

Safety and quality mindset

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Quality Technician for 1st shift Incoming Inspection. You will inspect products, analyze data, and partner with operations to identify root causes and drive improvements for safe, reliable production.

You will reinforce standardized processes, support training, and ensure quality across shifts, contributing to a positive customer experience and continuous improvement within the quality team.