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Quality Inspector

Today Houston, TX

Eaton's EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector. The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is 22.07 per hour.

Please 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.

What you'll do:

  • Perform mechanical, electrical, and visual inspections on various materials, products, and processes and document inspection results.
  • Manage equipment calibration logs, complete internal calibrations per defined methods, and coordinate external calibration services.
  • Provide process information necessary to determine corrective and preventive action.
  • Manage Quality Notices and conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive action.
  • Perform containment activities of nonconforming material from different sources.
  • Perform scrap and material movement transactions within SAP system, and update data related to quality metrics.
  • Communicate with suppliers on Quality issues and Corrective and Preventive actions as needed.
  • Ensure that controlled documentation of most recent revision, is being used throughout all company entities
  • Assist in the development of inspection criteria and processes and provides suggestions for improving current inspection criteria and techniques
  • Provide updates and suggestions for improving the Quality system.
  • Perform internal audit as per schedule
  • Provide support during site inspections and internal and external audits with Federal, State, and other agencies (ISO, UL, CSA, ABS, etc.)

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience manufacturing environment.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in quality inspection or quality assurance related roles.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office.
  • Experience using precision inspection tools (Caliper, GO-NO GO Gauges, Thread Gauges, Torque Cells)
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
  • No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Houston, TX (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical Certificate in Inspection or Quality training
  • Automotive background
  • Experience using SAP
  • Forklift Certification

Skills:

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking can be expected along with other means transfer of parts, and containers (8+ hours/day for long periods of time).
  • Must be able to frequently lift, push, and pull objects that are up to 40 pounds without assistance, occasionally 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Repetitive wrist, elbow and arm movement continuously throughout the work day.
  • Must be able to wear daily required PPE (safety glasses, steel toe shoes and hearing protection) as required by company policy and procedures.
  • Able to wear gloves required to handle material.

Skills:

  • Strong learning agility
  • Working knowledge of quality systems, quality improvement techniques, controlled documentation systems
  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude skills necessary
  • Must possess effective oral and written communication skills
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with others effectively and work in a team environment

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Eaton 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.

You 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.

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We 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.

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX
Job ID: Eaton-48323Houston
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-07-27T11:36:42

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)