Quality Inspector 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • El Paso, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring a Quality Inspector for its El Paso facility at 7800 Trade Center Avenue. The role verifies wiring, components, programmed controllers, and switchboard products through inspections and electrical testing, supporting timely order fulfillment and Eaton’s quality standards. The hourly rate is $20.50, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. No relocation benefit is offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the facility.

The inspector checks switchboards produced across all lines against inspection instructions, governmental requirements, customer specifications, and safety and quality requirements. The role includes documenting inspections, testing electrical and mechanical functions, checking connections and mating structures, confirming that production incorporates current revisions, recording and communicating non-conformances, and verifying rework. The inspector also supports production associates, communicates with front-end personnel about design errors, and troubleshoots or develops test setups and procedures when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least 6 months of manufacturing, production, or military experience, or a degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience in switchboard assembly.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the Eaton El Paso, Texas facility; relocation benefits are not offered.
• Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in a Quality or Inspector position in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Verify wiring, components, and programmed controllers, and perform electrical testing of switchboard products and components according to applicable test procedures and component literature.
• Inspect and Hi-Pot switchboard products from all production lines according to work instructions and applicable governmental requirements; confirm function and compliance with customer specifications, safety, and quality requirements.
• Identify product non-conformances and document inspections on applicable checklists.
• Use Hi-Pot, continuity, and component-specific testing devices to perform electrical testing; verify switches and circuit breakers function properly.
• Verify torqued connections using a torque wrench and perform electrical and mechanical tests according to safety, training, and procedural requirements.
• Examine and verify mating structures across line-ups, including splice plate dimensions and Kirk key coordination, to help ensure job completeness and trouble-free field installation.
• Confirm production incorporates released revisions affecting functionality and customer specifications; ensure documentation reflects current revisions and obsolete documents are not used.
• Accurately process and update paperwork, including POM and test reports.
• Thoroughly document and communicate non-conformances and verify required rework to support problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Communicate design errors to appropriate front-end personnel, obtain revisions, and verify required rework.
• Serve as an informal trainer for production associates and build positive working relationships that support teamwork and job objectives.
• Troubleshoot and update existing test setups and develop new setups and procedures when current procedures are inaccurate.

Benefits

• Variable incentive program eligibility.
• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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