Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Quality Technician

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Federal Pacific division in Bristol, VA. In this role, you will perform critical in-process and final inspections on our padmount switchgear products, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven professional with strong inspection skills and a commitment to quality to make a meaningful impact on high-performance, American-made electrical equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-process and final inspections on padmount switchgear assemblies to verify electrical, mechanical, and dimensional conformance to drawings and specifications. Inspect fabricated components-including formed metal parts, welded structures, enclosures, and internal switchgear assemblies-for accuracy, finish, and structural integrity.
• Perform electrical checks such as continuity verification, grounding inspections, proper phasing, torque validation, and dielectric clearance assessments.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, torque wrenches, and multimeters to validate product quality.
• Document inspection results, complete inspection reports, and issue nonconformance reports (NCRs) as needed.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve issues, communicate defects, and support corrective action processes.
• Ensure switchgear components-including switches, bus bars, fuses, bushings, barriers, and cable compartments-meet all safety, functionality, and workmanship standards.
• Review blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions to ensure accurate product build and inspection.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework, improving processes, and enhancing overall product reliability.
• Maintain compliance with ISO procedures and contribute to internal audit activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree in a related field or a minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing, inspection, quality assurance, or a related discipline.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience inspecting mechanical and/or electrical assemblies in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools and basic electrical testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, thorough inspection documentation.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
• Solid problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset for identifying and addressing quality concerns.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards is a plus.

Ability to work overtime or adjust schedules based on production needs. EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC's Guiding Principles.