Quality Technician (Shipping & Calibration) - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Middlesex, NC is seeking a Quality Technician (Shipping & Calibration) on 1st Shift. The core hours are 6 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with an hourly rate of $21.89. You will execute site calibrations, maintain quality records, and ensure shipments meet specifications.

Responsibilities include lab inspections, wiring and documents control, and reporting quality findings. This role reports to the Quality Front Line Leader and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• This position requires ITAR compliance with U.S. person status
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles of Middlesex, NC preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain inspection and testing records in company databases.
• Inspect incoming supplier parts and certifications.
• Perform dock inspections and calibrations.
• Coordinate outside calibrations and assemble parts for periodic testing.
• Process packing slips and scan documents.
• Report findings and maintain traceability and quality status.

Skills

Calipers & gauges

Documentation

Quality inspection

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Quality Technician (Shipping & Calibration) - 1st Shift to join our team in Middlesex, NC!

The core hours are 6 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $21.89 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Quality Technician (Shipping & Calibration) execute calibration for the site and complete quality processes for both incoming and outgoing shipments. They will complete paperwork for the quality processes at the site and make sure items are completed on time and within spec. They will report into the Quality Front Line Leader.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Quality Lab

• Maintain inspection and testing records in company databases
• Inspect incoming supplier parts and certifications
• Perform Dock inspections
• Manage and update Gagetrak
• Perform in house calibrations
• Coordinate outside calibrations
• Assemble parts for Periodic Testing
• Report on customer and supplier returns
• Complete debit and credit memos
• Scan and save operations documents
• Update various levels of site personnel on quality lab statuses (e.g. stamps, calibrations)
• Creates test packets in Enovia
• Reports on incoming test findings in Wisper
• Preform operator packing stamp audits

Shipping

• Inspect outgoing shipments (components, hose and other raw material) according to the specifications, quality procedures, and purchase orders. Verify identity and count of items.
• Process packing slips, invoice packaging, load/unload freight and handle freight claims.
• Preform incoming inspections and testing per Wisper requirements.

Overall

• Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, expense items, document and report inspections findings & results, etc.).
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S and TPM practices
• Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts.
• Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Microsoft office including word, excel, and email
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using measurement and hand tools (e.g. wrenches, calipers, gauges)
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with calibration
• 1+ year of experience in a quality position in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience working in manufacturing environment
• 1+ year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing

Skills:

• Ability to use and read calipers, micrometers, gages, tapes, rulers, and other instruments.
• Ability to perform tasks to written procedures.
• Ability to read purchase orders, prints and specifications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills/teaming ability
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Proficient in knowledge and use of hand tools
• Excellent record keeping skills

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.