Quality Technician

Eaton Corporation•South Bend, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is hiring a Quality Technician at its South Bend, Indiana facility. The role provides inspection, testing, and problem-solving services to the plant. The stated hourly rate is $23.37; actual compensation may depend on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. Initial compensation and benefits are based on Eaton’s plans, programs, and practices. Eaton announced an intention to separate its Mobility Group into an independent, publicly traded company, with completion expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027; if the employee is actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further compensation and benefits details at that time. The Quality Technician performs inspections and tests, analyzes quality problems, supports containment and defect recognition, and prepares data and reports. The position also involves plant MRP transactions, audits, CMM layouts, and supporting material teammates as needed. Eaton describes a workplace that encourages creativity, innovation, and discovery. The company states that it provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be legally authorized to work without company sponsorship.
Must be located within 50 miles of the South Bend, Indiana facility.

Nice To Haves

Ability to frequently move and/or lift parts weighing 3–29 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit throughout the shift.
One year of experience in a manufacturing environment; prior forging experience preferred.
Ability to read machine shop blueprints and work instructions and use basic math.
Ability to use precision instruments and gauges such as calipers, dial indicators, and micrometers.
Experience with CMM.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to continue education and develop quality-related competencies.
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed tooling and part inspections using blueprint drawings.
Complete quality checks according to the control plan, including lubricant ratio, hardness, and process parameters.
Complete daily scrap and hold transactions in the plant MRP system.
Analyze quality problems and advise plant personnel.
Enter and analyze data and prepare detailed reports.
Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, including Microsoft Office.
Assist teammates with defect recognition and customer requirements.
Provide containment support on the production floor when needed.
Perform incoming and final inspections, and destructive and nondestructive testing as required.
Complete finished-goods and supplier audits according to standard work.
Perform CMM layouts.
Participate actively in the plant and support or back up material teammates during vacations or leaves.
Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.