Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 4:00 pm – 12:45 am (2nd shift) at the El Paso facility, 1 Helen of Troy Plaza.

Pay

$21.56 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salary is a general guideline; actual compensation is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret moderately complex to complex front elevation, wiring diagrams, Bill of Materials, and schematics to verify correct wiring, components, connectors, and structural assemblies.
• Inspect products on all lines to confirm proper function of switchboards and electrical components, identify non‑conformances, and ensure compliance with customer specifications, safety, and quality requirements.
• Document inspections on applicable checklists and update paperwork accurately (POM, test reports, etc.).
• Examine and verify mating structures to ensure job completeness and problem‑free field installation.
• Verify that released revisions are incorporated into the product and that documentation reflects the current revision.
• Document and communicate non‑conformances, verify required rework, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate design errors to front‑end personnel, obtain revisions, and verify corrective actions.
• Serve as an informal trainer for production associates, especially for complex tasks or loosely defined product requirements.
• Perform physical tasks that may require reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, and climbing ladders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing, production, or military experience **or** a degree in a technical discipline.
• Only candidates residing within a 50‑mile radius of the Eaton El Paso, TX facility will be considered (Active Duty military are exempt).
• No relocation benefit is offered.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration or provide visa support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Quality Inspector or in testing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with switchboard assembly, mechanical connectors, or wiring areas.
• Proficiency with computer systems.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.
• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, current flow, component functionality, and interpretation of schematics/wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with assembled switchboard product designs (e.g., PRL‑4, Switchboards, IFS).
• Understanding of applicable UL, NEC, regional utility, and customer‑specific codes.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing documents, including front‑view MIs, wiring diagrams, component literature, engineering drawings, and testing procedures.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools, air tools, gauges, and torque wrenches.

Benefits

Eaton offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements. See the Eaton Benefits Overview for more detail.