Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

3d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for a night-shift role. The position sets up and operates machines and gauging equipment to process machined components, either from rough material before heat treatment or from heat-treated material afterward. The listed pay range is $23.41–$29.47 per hour, with scheduled increases after six months and one year of service. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. No relocation is offered, and candidates must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Eaton announced its intent to separate its Mobility Group, including the Vehicle and eMobility segments, into an independent publicly traded company. The company expects the separation to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027. Compensation and benefits initially offered for this position are based on Eaton’s plans, programs, and practices; employees actively employed by the Mobility Group when the separation closes will receive further details from the new company. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including support for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or specified visa and immigration pathways. Eaton states its commitment to equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction histories in accordance with applicable fair-chance laws. Applicants do not need to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check until after a conditional job offer. Disability-related reasonable accommodation requests for the job search, application, or interview process may be made by calling 1-800-836-6345. Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC; relocation is not offered.
Must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support from Eaton for this position.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of CNC setup and operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience reading, interpreting, and following process sheets.
Experience machining gears or spline components, such as hobbing, shaping, shaving, or 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, according to process sheets and drawings.
Use inspection and measurement tools, including 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; monitor tool wear and make adjustments to maintain specifications.
Produce parts meeting quality, spline/tooth form, lead, involute, finish, and size requirements; obtain gear lab inspections and readjust setups as needed.
Inspect product samples using appropriate procedures and maintain SPC charts, control plans, and related documentation.
Perform minor and preventative machine maintenance and use required hand tools.
Handle materials safely, including lifting rough forgings up to 35 pounds with or without accommodation, and follow safety procedures and company policies.
Support continuous improvement and team objectives by following Quality (TS 16949) and Environmental (ISO 14000) systems, and report unusual conditions, defects, or safety concerns to a Coach.