Panelboard Quality Inspector

Eaton Corporation • Sumter, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Panelboard Quality Inspector based at its Sumter, South Carolina facility. The role visually and mechanically inspects customized panelboards to verify that products are engineered and assembled to meet customer requirements, using drawings, design literature, electrical and utility codes, and facility quality documents. The position supports timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton quality standards. The listed hours are 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the listed hourly rate is $20.00, with eligibility for a variable incentive program. The posting also refers to the role as being on 2nd shift.

The role involves inspecting product across production lines, conducting electrical and mechanical tests, confirming functionality, documenting non-conformances, checking that current revisions and required documentation are used, and coordinating with production and other inspectors. It may involve a fast-paced environment, multitasking, high accountability, and working under pressure. The employee is expected to work with some independence and make decisions affecting the workgroup while pursuing assigned goals and serving internal and external customers.

The position requires regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching at or above shoulder level, gripping, and handling objects. It also involves frequent stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, including lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 35 pounds, with or without accommodation. Vision requirements include far and close vision, depth perception, and color discrimination. The work environment regularly includes noise and frequently includes dust.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, current flow, component functionality, schematics and wiring diagrams, and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of assembled panelboard product designs.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret manufacturing documents, including front views, MIs, Blow-Thrus, wiring diagrams, component literature, engineering drawings, and testing procedures.
• Ability to work with some independence and make decisions affecting the workgroup.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 35 pounds, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics.
• Experience with applicable UL codes, NEC codes, regional utility codes, and customer-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Visually and mechanically inspect panelboards against drawings, design literature, electrical and utility codes, and facility quality documents.
• Maintain quality throughout the production process, perform instructed quality checks, and seek opportunities to improve the work.
• Carry out work assignments and special projects according to established procedures and customer timelines.
• Comply with safety requirements, use personal protective equipment and equipment properly, and perform 5S duties.
• Monitor workflow and inspect panelboard products on all lines using electrical and mechanical tests, including Hi-Pot, continuity, and component-specific tests.
• Confirm proper function of panelboards and electrical components; identify and document product non-conformances.
• Verify production revisions and customer specifications are incorporated, documents reflect current revisions, obsolete revisions are removed, and required component literature and product documents are included with jobs.
• Provide informal training and assistance to production associates, particularly for complex tasks and unclear product requirements.
• Document non-conformances, communicate them promptly to production personnel, and verify required rework.
• Communicate design errors to appropriate front-end personnel, obtain revisions, and verify required rework.
• Identify suspect product to prevent unintended use.
• Coordinate shift-to-shift transfer of incomplete jobs with other inspectors so inspections and tests are not missed and accountability is maintained.

Benefits

• Eligible for a variable incentive program.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED