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Senior Quality Technician –1st shift Incoming Inspection

Hitachi · South Boston, VA

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Hitachi (industrial) in South Boston, VA.

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.

Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 11 other live quality postings in Virginia.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 60+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 83%
  • New product launch 42%
  • ISO 9001 33%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
  • Team leadership 33%
  • Internal audits 25%

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Location

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Profession (Job Category)

Quality Management

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Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, quality is more than a checkpoint it’s how we build trust with customers and deliver reliable solutions that support the energy transition. As a Quality Technician –1st shift Incoming Inspection, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring our products meet customer specifications while helping strengthen processes across the plant.

In this role, you will be close to the work inspecting products, analyzing data, and partnering with operations to identify root causes and drive improvement. Your contributions will directly support safe, efficient production and a positive customer experience. By reinforcing standardized processes and supporting training across shifts, you will help create consistency, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will be part of a quality team that values clear communication, shared ownership, and practical problem-solving where your observations and ideas truly make a difference.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • •Perform product inspections at multiple stages of the manufacturing process.
  • •Inspect units prior to customer final inspection.
  • •Identify root causes and close Quality Notifications (QNs).
  • •Support customer issue resolution and wrap-up meeting actions.
  • •Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts.
  • •Assist with procedure reviews, audits, and CCRP action items.
  • •Verify adherence to standardized processes and work instructions.
  • •Support training efforts to promote safety, quality, and consistency across shifts.

Your Background

  • •Experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused environment preferred.
  • •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • •Basic computer skills with willingness to learn Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • •Ability to analyze issues and support root cause problem-solving.
  • •Comfort working collaboratively across teams and shifts.
  • •Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality standards.

More About Us

  • •At Hitachi Energy, our work supports a more sustainable, reliable energy future around the world.
  • •We invest in learning and development, including training and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • •You’ll join a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, ownership, and growth.

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