Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the Night Shift. The core hours for this role are Monday through Friday from 11:00pm - 7:30am. This position involves setting up and operating assigned machines and gauging equipment to process machined components from rough material for pre–heat treat processes or from heat-treated material for post–heat treat processes. Eaton announced the intent to separate its Mobility Group into an independent company, expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027. Initial compensation and benefits are based on Eaton's plans, with the new company providing further details upon completion of the separation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1 year of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of CNC setup and operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in reading, interpreting, and following process sheets.
Experience machining gears or spline components (e.g., hobbing, shaping, shaving, hard turning).
Experience using SPC methods and precision inspection tools to maintain quality standards.
Familiarity with tooling selection, tool wear monitoring, and minor machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC equipment including CNC lathes, hobs, shapers, shavers, deburring equipment, hard turn lathes, and hard finish machines per process sheets and drawings.
Use inspection and measurement tools such as SPC equipment, attribute gauges, OD micrometers, dial indicators, bench centers, alignment fixtures, measuring pins, and robots to ensure part quality.
Select, install, and visually inspect tooling for proper setup; monitor tools for wear and make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications.
Produce parts that meet all quality, spline/tooth form, lead, involute, finish, and size requirements; obtain gear lab inspections and readjust setups when necessary.
Inspect product samples using proper inspection procedures and maintain SPC charts, control plans, and related documentation.
Perform minor and preventative maintenance on machines and utilize hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, air hoses, arbors, plugs, and cups as required.
Safely handle materials, including lifting rough forgings up to 35 pounds with or without accommodation, and adhere to all safety procedures and company policies.
Support continuous improvement and team objectives by following Quality (TS 16949) and Environmental (ISO 14000) systems and reporting unusual conditions, defects, or safety concerns to a Coach.