Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector (1st Shift). 

The hourly rate for this position is $20.94 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The hours are Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm.  

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

As a Quality Inspector, you will carry out a wide range of detailed inspection activities required by customers to ensure products meet or exceed specifications. This includes selecting the appropriate inspection tools, methods, and procedures based on product type and customer expectations.

• Perform thorough inspections of materials, components, and finished goods to ensure they meet all quality and safety standards.
• Use various measurement tools and testing equipment to verify product compliance with specifications.
• Accurately record inspection data, maintain test and measurement documentation, and report any non‑conformance issues.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects, deviations, or areas for improvement in products or processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, industry, customer, and internal standards (e.g., ISO).
• Partner with production teams to provide quality feedback and recommend corrective actions.
• Suggest improvements based on inspection findings and data analysis.
• Conduct routine audits of production processes and quality systems to confirm ongoing compliance.
• Provide guidance or training to team members on quality standards and inspection practices.
• Perform follow-up inspections to confirm corrective actions have been completed effectively.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, TN, I‑485 portability, etc.).
• Relocation is not provided. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the Greenwood, SC facility.

Preferred:

• 3 months+ of manufacturing experience.
• 3 months+ of experience using hand and air tools.
• Previous quality experience
• 1 year+ of experience with MS Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Position Criteria

• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs and lift up to 40 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate through relationship‑building and process knowledge.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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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.