Maintenance Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Roxboro, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is hiring a Maintenance Controls Technician in Roxboro, North Carolina. The role’s core hours are 2:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Pay is $29.10 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour shift differential, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. The technician supports production equipment by diagnosing and repairing machinery, controls, and electrical systems, then testing equipment to verify repairs. Work may also include grinding, select-fit sizing, assembly, quality inspections, machine setup, basic troubleshooting, material handling, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and 5S activities. Non-routine work may include sorting or inspecting suspect material, processing rework, and assisting other product lines. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of controls or PLC experience. The technician must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports. Eaton lists health benefits, vacation time, paid holidays, weekly pay, career progression and cross-training opportunities, overtime opportunities, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, an Educational Assistance Program, and wellness reimbursement. The company notes that benefit eligibility and options may vary based on factors such as location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements. Eaton announced its intent to separate its Mobility Group into an independent, publicly traded company, with the separation expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027; compensation and benefits may be addressed further by the new company after the separation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least one year of controls or PLC experience.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Basic understanding of LOTO and ability to complete the required training and tests, including the hands-on test, with a passing result.
Basic mechanical knowledge, including identifying mechanical components and diagnosing issues related to wear, machine tooling, bushings and bearings, pumps, motors, seals, and alignments.
Advanced controls/electrical capability, including identifying major electrical components, interpreting basic test equipment, and understanding electrical energy release through LOTO procedures.
Basic understanding of hydraulic theory and stored-energy release and isolation.
Basic understanding of pneumatic theory, major pneumatic components, and stored-energy dissipation and isolation.
Teamwork and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechatronics.
Certificates in electrical work.
Coursework in industrial PLCs.
Mechanical maintenance industry experience, or an associate degree with a technical focus and general industry experience.
Experience with heat-treat or grinding operations.
Experience with CAD, specifically AutoCAD.
Ability to fabricate replacement parts.
Troubleshooting experience.
Experience working to the micron level on equipment setup.

Responsibilities

Perform grinding, select-fit sizing, and/or assembly operations as assigned.
Conduct quality inspections using control plans, reaction charts, and SPC charts.
Set up machines and perform basic troubleshooting, manual material handling, LOTO, and 5S activities.
Sort or inspect suspect material, process rework, assist other product lines, and perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Group Leader.
Complete LOTO training and testing, including a hands-on test, with a passing result.
Work with operations to observe and inspect machinery, diagnose malfunctions, and determine root causes.
Perform diagnostic checks; remove, replace, or repair worn or defective parts; align components; and safely return equipment to operation with minimal downtime.
Use the Roxboro Maintenance Work Order System and accurately close completed work orders.
Diagnose and address mechanical wear involving machine tooling, bushings and bearings, pumps, motors, seals, and other mechanical parts; perform appropriate alignment adjustments.
Identify major electrical components, interpret basic test equipment, and properly release electrical energy using LOTO procedures.
Apply basic hydraulic and pneumatic theory, identify major components, and release or isolate stored energy safely.
Test-run repaired machinery and equipment to verify that repairs are adequate.
Open EHS event reports for events such as spills, property damage, or unsafe behavior.
Lift up to 35 pounds.