
Quality Technician 3rd Shift
Hitachi · South Boston, VA
- 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 488 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live quality postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 60+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 71%
- Team leadership 43%
- New product launch 36%
- ISO 9001 29%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
- Internal audits 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Hitachi in South Boston
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Full description from HitachiAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 at the heart of everything we do. As a Quality Technician - 3rd Shift , you will play an essential role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards while supporting a safer, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.
In this hands-on position, you will work closely with production and quality teams to inspect products, identify opportunities for improvement, and help resolve quality concerns before they reach our customers. Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence will contribute directly to product reliability and customer satisfaction.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating across teams, and making a visible impact every day. You'll be empowered to share ideas, strengthen processes, and help build a culture where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement thrive.
How You'll Make an Impact
- •Perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process to verify product quality and compliance.
- •Inspect units prior to customer final inspections.
- •Investigate quality concerns and support root cause analysis activities.
- •Assist in closing Quality Notifications (QNs) and tracking corrective actions.
- •Support customer issue resolution and follow-up activities.
- •Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts across the production floor.
- •Participate in audits, procedure reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Support training efforts and promote adherence to safety, quality, and standardized work practices.
Your Background
- •Experience in manufacturing, production, quality assurance, or a related environment preferred.
- •Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- •Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- •Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Microsoft Office applications.
- •Ability to analyze issues and contribute to root cause problem-solving activities.
- •Collaborative mindset with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
More About Us
- •Join a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
- •Grow your career with access to training, development programs, and exciting opportunities across functions and locations worldwide.
- •Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, contributions are recognized, and professional growth is encouraged.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
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