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Quality Inspector III - 1st Shift

3 days ago Boston, NY

Eaton's IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector III - 1st Shift.

The hours for this role are 7am-3:30pm

The hourly rate for this position is $27.00- $31.00 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:

The Quality Inspector will perform inspections of parts, assemblies, and documentation.
In this function you will:
• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on parts and products, including but not limited to mechanical and visual inspections.
• Work to approved inspection checklists, engineering drawings, purchase orders, work instructions and specifications.
• Utilize Non-Conforming Material Control process to document parts that do not meet specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that Environmental, Health, and Safety are included as part of everyday activities.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by export laws of the US. In order to be eligible, you must be either a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• 3 years of experience with mechanical and visual inspection of parts and assemblies.
• 3 years of experience using business class software in a professional employment setting.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons
within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
• 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 is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Orchard Park, NY facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma
• Previous experience with Advanced Part Quality Planning (APQP)
• Previous experience with interpreting Engineering Drawings, Workmanship Standards, Military and Federal Specifications, and basic GD&T (Basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Previous experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) AS9102
• ASQ Mechanical Inspector Certification.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrates clear and professional verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills
• Collaborates effectively to achieve shared goals
• Provides responsive, professional and solution - oriented customer support
• Report and interpret key data findings
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Client-provided location(s): Boston, NY
Job ID: Eaton-60858OrchardPark
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-14T18:45:35

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)