Manufacturing Technician - Afternoon Shift

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

8d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for an afternoon shift. The role sets up and operates machines and gauging equipment to process machined components, either from rough material for pre-heat-treat processes or from heat-treated material for post-heat-treat processes. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The hourly range is $23.41–$29.47, with scheduled pay increases at six months and one year of service. No relocation is offered, and candidates must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The job involves producing machined components to required quality and dimensional specifications, using CNC equipment, inspection tools, and related documentation. The technician also performs minor and preventive machine maintenance, follows safety and quality systems, and reports unusual conditions, defects, and safety concerns to a Coach. Eaton announced its intent to separate its Mobility Group, including the Vehicle and eMobility segments, into an independent, publicly traded company, with completion expected 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. If an employee is actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further information about compensation and benefits.

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, North Carolina; relocation is not offered.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 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 when necessary.
Inspect product samples using appropriate inspection procedures and maintain SPC charts, control plans, and related documentation.
Perform minor and preventive maintenance on machines and use hand tools as needed.
Safely handle materials, including lifting rough forgings weighing 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.
Report unusual conditions, defects, or safety concerns to a Coach.