Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

1d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift to join our Kings Mountain, NC site. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment to support safe, reliable operations and the achievement of plant business goals and objectives. This role performs a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and controls-related maintenance activities to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery used in the manufacture of heavy- and medium-duty truck transmissions. The technician will diagnose equipment issues, repair or replace components, test, adjust, and verify proper operation using a strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. They will utilize machine-level and OEM software for troubleshooting and repair, including Fanuc robots and controls, NC/CNC equipment, PLCs, and drive systems. Additionally, the role involves performing scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment to support equipment reliability and uptime. The technician will read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance tasks. This position also supports a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork, maintains assigned work areas in accordance with 6S standards, and actively participates in department and team housekeeping efforts. The role requires identifying and reporting abnormal conditions, safety concerns, and defective materials to leadership, and participating in training to continuously update technical skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
2 years of manufacturing-focused maintenance experience or closely related experience, supported by training in mechanics, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, and/or automation
Hands-on experience performing both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to support equipment repair or rebuild activities
Working experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset management and maintenance tracking
Must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location to be considered (Active - Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from this limitation).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of electrical and/or automation experience; or a certificate in Industrial Maintenance or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of electrical and/or automation experience.
Familiarity with a variety of machine control systems, including Siemens and Fanuc NC systems and Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
One (1) or more years of experience using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related maintenance activities to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery used in the manufacture of heavy‑ and medium‑duty truck transmissions.
Diagnose equipment issues; repair or replace components; test, adjust, and verify proper operation using a strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
Utilize machine‑level and OEM software for troubleshooting and repair, including Fanuc robots and controls, NC/CNC equipment, PLCs, and drive systems.
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment to support equipment reliability and uptime.
Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance tasks.
Support a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork to achieve departmental and plant objectives.
Maintain assigned work areas in accordance with 6S standards and actively participate in department and team housekeeping efforts.
Identify and report abnormal conditions, safety concerns, and defective materials to the coach or appropriate leadership.
Participate in training and continuously update technical skills to adapt to new machinery, equipment, and emerging technologies.