Quality Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Quality Technician. This position is located at our facility in South Bend, IN.
The hourly rate for this position is 23.37 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.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you’ll do:
Position Overview:
The Quality Technician is responsible for providing inspection, testing, and problem-solving services to the plant.
At Eaton, making what matters work takes the passion and dedication of every employee across the globe. We foster an environment where creativity, innovation, and discovery thrive daily. It’s a place where bold, talented professionals like you can realize your full potential-and help us achieve ours.
What you’ll do:
- Perform detailed tooling and part inspections based on blueprint drawings
- Complete miscellaneous quality checks per control plan (lube ratio, hardness, process parameters)
- Do daily scrap and hold transactions for plant in MRP system
- Analyze quality problems and advise plant personnel
- Data entry, data analysis and preparing detailed reports
- Good understanding of word processing, spreadsheets and databases. (Microsoft Office)
- Assist teammates in defect recognition and customer requirements
- Provide support to floor for containment when needed
- Perform incoming and final inspections and destructive and nondestructive testing as required
- Complete finish goods and supplier audits per standard work
- Perform CMM Layouts
- Active involvement in the plant and supporting/backing up material teammates during vacations/leaves.
- Other tasks as deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Candidate must be able to legally work without company sponsorship
- Candidate must be located within 50 miles of the South Bend, IN facility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to frequently move and/or lift parts weighing from 3-29lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit throughout shift.
- One year experience in a manufacturing environment, prior forging experience preferred.
- Ability to read machine shop blueprints and work instructions using basic math.
- Ability to use precision instruments and gauging such as calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.
- Experience with CMM
- Strong interpersonal skills required in the position
- Willingness to continue education and quality related competencies
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and databases. (Microsoft Office).
- Ability to work with little supervision.
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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.