Inspector Tester I (1st Shift)

Eaton Corporation•Olean, NY

21h

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring an Inspector Tester I. This position performs predefined and ad hoc investigative tests, inspections, and audits to confirm that products and component parts conform to engineering and customer specifications. The role works under general supervision with limited instructions and uses judgment to select practical and efficient methods for completing work. The position inspects incoming, in-process, and first-article components and assemblies visually and dimensionally, prepares inspection reports, coordinates the disposition of customer returns with Warranty Services, and helps maintain the calibration and traceability of inspection and quality-measuring devices. Inspectors identify defects, consult drawings, and notify relevant engineering, drafting, purchasing, coordination, supervision, and vendor contacts. The role also verifies assembly and MOV work, performs layered process and engineering-specification audits, and participates in problem solving and continuous improvement. Employees must follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies, use required PPE, report safety concerns promptly, and maintain clean and orderly work areas. The position is based on core hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The stated hourly rate is $20.74. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates. Relocation benefits and employment immigration sponsorship are not offered for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least one year of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of tools and connector construction, quality requirements, and quality-control methods and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with other functional areas.
Experience in machining, assembly, or similar manufacturing processes governed by an ISO Quality System certification.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Close attention to detail.
Ability to operate a computer with reasonable speed and high accuracy, including Excel and Word.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including continuously lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds for up to 40% of the workday.
Good visual acuity and ability to wear PPE.
Currently reside within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Responsibilities

Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures.
Work under general supervision, using judgment to select practical and efficient methods for completing work.
Inspect incoming, in-process, and/or first-article components and assemblies visually and dimensionally for conformance to drawings, quality specifications, and supplier or customer requirements.
Use precision measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, pin gages, thread plugs and ring gages, thread gages, surface plates, spring testers, profilimeters, and a CMM with PC-DMIS software.
Prepare manual or computer-generated inspection reports to accept or reject products.
Coordinate the disposition of customer returns with Warranty Services.
Maintain inspection and quality-measuring devices and ensure they are calibrated and traceable to the appropriate standard.
Retrieve drawings, isolate part defects, and notify relevant engineers, drafters, buyers, coordinators, supervisors, vendors, and others.
Verify assembly and MOV work against specifications; perform layered process audits and audits against engineering specifications, test parameters, or OMS instructions.
Participate in problem-solving and continuous-improvement efforts.
Follow safety policies and procedures, comply with JSAs, wear proper PPE and production attire, and help ensure work-cell equipment is safe.
Immediately report identified safety issues to a supervisor or manager.
Clean shop areas and maintain personal 5S and industrial housekeeping practices.

Benefits

Health benefits available from the first day of employment.
Vacation time available from the first day of employment.
12 paid holidays.
Weekly pay on Fridays.
Career progression opportunities.
Overtime opportunities.
Retirement benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Educational Assistance Program.
Wellness Reimbursement.
Additional health and welfare benefits and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; program availability may depend on eligibility factors.