FAB Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Location: Arden

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a FAB Quality Inspector - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

The core hours are Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm.

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 Fabrication Quality Inspector plays a key role in ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance throughout the fabrication process. This position is responsible for performing detailed inspections, verifying accuracy against engineering drawings and specifications, and supporting continuous improvement by identifying and communicating non‑conformances. Successful inspectors collaborate closely with fabrication, assembly, and front‑end engineering teams to ensure all products meet Eaton's standards and customer requirements.

Perform containment activities for quality issues identified internally and through warranty claims including sorting activities, and drive corrective and preventive action to eliminate/minimize the Quality issues identified during inspections.

The Fab Inspector drives inspection effectiveness, escalates and resolves quality issues, maintains robust documentation, and partners with Production, and Engineering to prevent defects, escapes of non-conforming components, and delivers defect data to metrics owners and production associates to drive improvements.

In this function you will:

• Use CMM measurement system and other measurement devices to verify dimensions and part conformity.

• Document inspection results, including findings, deviations, and corrective actions such as required rework.

• Validate part accuracy and compliance with Enovia engineering drawings and/or CAD files.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to conduct accurate inspections.

• Identify, document, and communicate non‑conformances; verify appropriate rework and support problem‑solving activities.

• Report design discrepancies through the turnback system and verify resolution through updated revisions.

• Ensure that all suspect material is properly identified and segregated to prevent unintended use.

• Audit NCMR parts to identify root cause and determine corrective actions.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from accredited institution.

• Previous experience reading blueprint/engineering Drawings and interpretation experience

• Previous experience with measurement tools (calipers, tape measure, protractors, gauges, etc.).

• Previous experience in Quality, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering function within a manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

• 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.

• No relocation offered. Candidates must reside within 50 - miles of Arden, NC to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication.

• Familiarity with Eaton systems such as Enovia, DMM, POM, AS400 (MRP/ERP), and MQ1/EQLM

• Previous experience with Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)

• Previous experience and knowledge of ISO-9001 quality systems

Position Criteria:

• Able to lift 30 pounds - waist, shoulder, overhead

• Proven history of safe work habits

• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of material flow.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with high expectations.

• Must be able to work effectively without direct supervision

• Must be able to work overtime - weekdays and weekends

• Ability to be on-call as required - must be able to flex shifts to support business and team needs (up to 10%).

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