Quality Technician 1st Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Technician 1st Shift at our N Charleston, SC plant!
The hourly rate for this position is $29.00 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
In this position you will:
- Conduct required product inspections of precision machined components used in the Aerospace industry and maintain appropriate systems (ie. DR system, Quality log)
- Act as a quality resource for High Performance Work Teams which includes leading troubleshooting and problem-solving activities for quality related issues in the area
- Conduct Training and Audits as required
- Perform Capability/Gage R&R Studies and other data analysis
- Develop and maintain Quality Plan work instructions
- Work with Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer to reduce in process and final inspection time
- Program and troubleshoot CMMs
- Fulfill the requirements of the Quality Policy and Quality Management System
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
- Minimum 3 year experience in a manufacturing environment working in a quality role.
- Minimum 2 year experience in GD&T application and blueprint reading.
- Minimum 2 year experience with inspection equipment and gaging methods such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
- No relocation is being offered with this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the North Charleston, SC facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CMM programming / troubleshooting experience with WinCMES, Calypso, or CMM Manager
- Experience in Troubleshooting Problems using quality tools such as statistics, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician
Position Criteria:
- Knows the basic concepts of problem solving and analytical / statistical techniques
- Basic knowledge and understanding of ISO/AS international standards
- Consistent knowledge and use of tools and techniques for measuring systems and devices as well as analysis and reporting
- Working knowledge of AQP process as they pertain to PROLaunch, industry, regulatory and customer requirements
- Has worked in an environment with a certified QMS (ISO 9001 or similar)
- Demonstrates the use of metrics to measure and improve their own work
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