Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Glenolden, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is hiring a Quality Technician in Glenolden, Pennsylvania. This is a first-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an hourly rate of $28.50. The technician supports the quality department by releasing products on behalf of customers as a DSQR, preparing first article inspection reports under AS9102 for customer approval, and assisting with mechanical inspection of machined and assembled components and products. The role also supports Quality Engineering with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, containment of nonconforming materials, and audits.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to applicable DOT and FAA regulations. Employment is conditional on passing a DOT-required pre-employment drug test, and ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing, applies. The position requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the stated U.S. government definitions. Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits; generally, applicants must live within 50 miles of the work location, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates.

Eaton describes benefits including health insurance and vacation time beginning on the first day, up to 13 paid holidays, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, educational assistance, wellness reimbursement, and onsite perks and events. Specific benefit eligibility and options may depend on factors including location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least 4 years of experience in a quality manufacturing or military environment.
• Previous quality experience in aerospace or automotive.
• Understanding of problem-solving methods such as 8D and associated statistical tools used to analyze problems.
• Basic knowledge of techniques for assuring product quality.
• Knowledge of tools such as Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, and Process Flow.
• Knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance with defined quality requirements.
• Understanding of mechanical inspection concepts, including GD&T, and ability to inspect without support.
• Familiarity with aerospace plating and material specifications.
• Must meet the stated U.S.-person requirement for access to export-controlled information.
• Must successfully complete the DOT-required pre-employment drug test and comply with applicable ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Generally, must be within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Nice To Haves

• Programming automated inspection equipment, such as Zeiss, Keyence, or Starrett.

Responsibilities

• Compile and submit first article inspection reports.
• Assist with receiving and final inspection activities, including mechanical inspection of machined and assembled components and products.
• Complete DSQR releases as a customer-certified self-release delegate.
• Assist in customer failure analysis investigations.
• Complete customer surveys.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Support Quality Engineering with root-cause and corrective-action requests and containment of nonconforming materials.

Benefits

• Health insurance and vacation time starting on the first day.
• Up to 13 paid holidays, including a plant shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Monthly fresh fruit and pretzels.
• Onsite events hosted by activity, wellness, and community involvement teams.

What This Job Offers

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