Quality Technician - 1st Shift: Inspections & Root Cause

Eaton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Overtime opportunities

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Eaton’s Oakley Ct site in Richmond, VA seeks a Quality Technician - 1st Shift to inspect products and ensure they meet quality standards, documenting results and quarantining any non-conforming parts.

The role supports root cause analysis, First Article Inspections, and audits across production lines, while using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word for reporting. It offers health benefits, overtime opportunities, and growth within a global power management leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred ASQ Quality Technician Certification.
• 3–5 years in quality technician role, preferably in power industry.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of delta-wye 3 phase transformer and resistive load bank technology.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts/products and document results; quarantine NC parts.
• Determine root cause of non-conforming parts.
• Verify First Article Inspection (FAI) on production lines.
• Perform process audits as scheduled.
• Report inspections using PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Create Quality Alerts and notify operators of quality issues.
• Investigate non-conforming product and resolve issues.
• Support quality planning and training for production staff.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in machine capability studies.
• Assist with Gage Calibration System compliance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Read drawings

Six Sigma

Lean

SPC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics or engineering technology

Job description

Eaton’s Oakley Ct site in Richmond, VA seeks a Quality Technician - 1st Shift to inspect products and ensure they meet quality standards, documenting results and quarantining any non-conforming parts.

The role supports root cause analysis, First Article Inspections, and audits across production lines, while using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word for reporting. It offers health benefits, overtime opportunities, and growth within a global power management leader.