Manufacturing Technician - Afternoon Shift

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the afternoon shift. This role involves setting up and operating various 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. The technician will use inspection and measurement tools to ensure part quality, select and install tooling, produce parts to specifications, inspect product samples, and maintain related documentation. Responsibilities also include performing minor and preventative maintenance on machines, safely handling materials, and adhering to all safety procedures and company policies. The position supports continuous improvement and team objectives by following Quality (TS 16949) and Environmental (ISO 14000) systems. The core hours for this full-time role are Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm until 11:30 pm. Eaton announced an intent to separate its Mobility Group into an independent, publicly traded company by the end of the first quarter of 2027, which may affect future compensation and benefits for employees in this group.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1 year of machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate 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.
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.
Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.