Quality Technician - QA Lab 1st Shift

Eaton\u2019s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Quality Technician - QA Lab 1st Shift. The hours for this postion are 6:30am-2:30pm.\n\nThe hourly rate for this position is $29.60/hr per hour.\n\nPlease note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. \n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nEaton\u2019s Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Quality Technician to join our team. This position is based at our South Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility and will support 1st shift operations. \n \nThe Quality Technician initiates supplier corrective action process (DMRs/QNs) and follow-up. This position will conduct internal audits, process checks, support the manufacturing departments in the deployment of Eaton Quality System (EQS) elements and Lean Manufacturing Systems and will assist maintenance of calibration and test/data collection. \n \nMaking what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It\u2019s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential\u2014and where you can help us reach ours. As a quality inspector, you will: \n \n\u2022 Inspect finished goods and ensure that they conform to the bill of materials, prints, specifications, test requirements, and customer specific requirements. \n\u2022 Read and interpret blueprints including general knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD\u0026T). \n\u2022 Troubleshoot non-conformances, product defects, and process scrap utilizing structured problem-solving methodology and tools such as a 5Y. \n\u2022 Inspect incoming material and initiate supplier corrective action processes (DMRs/QNs) and follow-up. \n\u2022 Work with hand inspection tools and equipment including thread gages, micrometers, calipers, pin gages, optical comparator and profilometers; will work to train others on these skills. \n\u2022 Participate in quality data collection activities and process test data. \n\u2022 Support production personnel on quality related issues, data collection, and measurement tool issues. \n\u2022 Train operators in quality processes while leading by example with a positive attitude, high productivity and concern for quality and service. \n\u2022 Perform computer operations: use SAP, Microsoft office tools, Quality Management, and other computer software to access drawing, bills of material and ERP systems. \n\u2022 Perform layered process audits (LPAs). \n\u2022 Performs other related tasks and assignments, as necessary. \n\u2022 Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) or Production part Approval Process (PPAP) activities as required by change of source, process, or design. \n\u2022 Pull up calibration information in electronic database and answer questions from operators on gage information. \n\u2022 Create work instructions and display deeper understanding of Lean Six Sigma Problem solving methodology to identify root cause of a problem (LSS Yellow Project Eligible). \n\u2022 Create 8D, PDCA, A3, pareto analysis etc. \n\u2022 Process, file, and locate test reports, both manual copies and on the network. \n\u2022 Understand, utilize, and update standard work. \n\u2022 Create and manage new documentation: VOPs, Work Instructions, Control Plans. \n \nWhen we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we \u2014 as individuals and as a company \u2014 are stronger. \n\n## Qualifications:\n\nRequired (Basic) Qualifications: \n\u2022 High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution. \n\u2022 Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment and/or quality role \n\u2022 Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without out company sponsorship, now or in the future. \n \n\n\nPreferred Qualifications: \n\u2022 Experience using PC-DMIS 2024.2\n\n## Skills:\n\nPosition Success Criteria: \n\u2022 Computer and math skills \n\u2022 Demonstrated history of mechanical/electronic aptitude \n\u2022 Proven ability to be self-motivated, self-managed, team-orientated, proactive, attentive to detail, display a professional demeanor and overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements \n\u2022 Ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences \n\u2022 Ability to make critical quality related decisions with limited guidance\n\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant\u0027s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.\n\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\n\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\n\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\n\nWe know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.\n