Quality Technician

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Quality Technician to join the Omaha, NE team!

The hourly rate for this position is $20.50-$29.00 per hour.

Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

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.


Why work at Eaton?

We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit Eaton.com for more information.


• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs

• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match


• Competitive compensation packages

• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!

Position Overview:

The Quality Technician is a versatile, hands-on team member responsible for supporting quality assurance and quality control activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products meet established quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations through inspection, testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Technician works closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to identify quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and drive improvements in product and process performance.

In this function you will:
• Support day-to-day quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform product inspections, audits, and testing to verify compliance with established specifications and standards.
• Analyze quality data, process trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improving quality, safety, productivity, and cost.
• Investigate nonconforming materials and products, document findings, and assist in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Monitor and track the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including:
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits as required.
• Maintain accurate quality records and ensure compliance with document control procedures.
• Assist with measurement system verification and calibration activities.
• Support digital quality initiatives and data-driven manufacturing strategies.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement process improvements that enhance product quality and operational performance.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Experience performing inspections, audits, testing, or quality-related functions, in a manufacturing setting preferred but not required.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• No relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the work location to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience leading or participating in:
o Quality Improvement Projects
o Root Cause Analysis Activities
o Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Programs
• Experience with quality management systems, inspection methods, and statistical process control (SPC).

• Experience in Microsoft Office and quality management or document control systems.
• Experience with quality tools (such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, Control Charts, FMEA)

• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.

• Experience with engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in a continuous improvement, operational excellence, or quality-focused environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other industry quality standards.

Additional Information:

Position Criteria:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends related to product and process quality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Work Environment
This position operates in a combination of office and manufacturing floor environments and may require frequent interaction with production equipment, manufacturing processes, and personnel. The role may involve standing, walking, and performing inspections throughout the facility to support quality and compliance objectives.

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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.