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Eaton Corporation
Quality Inspector 2nd Shift (G2)
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What they do
A Quality Inspector inspects and evaluates products according to company quality control standards. Inspects goods or packaging in a production or manufacturing facility.
$40,076 / year median in South Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Eaton's
ES AMER ARS PDCAD
division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector 2nd Shift (G2) at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC - Entrance E. The hourly rate for this position is $20.94 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm until 1:30 am and Friday from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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: In the Quality Inspector role, you will perform detailed and specialized inspection activities to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications. This includes selecting the appropriate inspection equipment, methods, procedures, and techniques based on product requirements and customer expectations.- Ensure all checklists, red tags, and written process changes are completed and approved with required certified personnel signatures. Communicate issues to area supervisors, production managers, and other stakeholders promptly to support timely resolution of CARs prior to shipment.
- Maintain detailed records of all defect data to support a comprehensive historical database.
- Properly operate, calibrate, and maintain inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Review technical drawings and inspect structures to identify and isolate defects, collaborating with supervisors, production managers, engineers, and product managers as needed.
- Support ongoing problem‑solving initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the operation.
- Verify that work has been completed in full accordance with specifications and requirements.
- Perform incoming inspections on critical parts to confirm documentation accuracy and compliance with current drawing revisions. Prepare Wisper Defective Material
- Reports (DMRs) for nonconforming items and coordinate return authorization with suppliers.
- Inspect reject parts received with hold tags from work areas to confirm non‑conformance and document findings appropriately.
- Maintain and update critical part codes and ensure proper record retention for all critical components.
Qualifications:
Basic:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- One year of manufacturing experience
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
STEM OPT
plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.
Preferred:
- Two-year technical degree in Engineering.
- One year of work experience in a quality role.
- One year of assembly experience.
- One year of experience in MS Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Position Criteria:
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication abilities, including persuasive skills and analytical problem‑solving capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups, contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
- Utilize various hand tools to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and feeling.
- Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. or more with or without accommodation
- Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination. Work Environment
- Regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust while performing job duties All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.