Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift

Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift. The rate range for this position is $23.41 - $29.47 per hour with scheduled pay increases at six months and one year of service. The core hours for this role are Monday through Friday from 11:00pm - 7:30am. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What You'll Do:

The Manufacturing Technician sets up and operates assigned machinery and gauging equipment to process machined componentsfrom raw materials for pre-heat treatment operations to heat-treated parts for post-heat processing.

Essential Functions:

• Operate CNC lathe, CNC hob, CNC shaper, CNC shavers, cross, deburring equipment, Hard Turn lathe, and/or Hard Finish machines, as assigned.
• Set up and operate assigned machines in a timely manner.
• Produce and maintain all part characteristics according to specifications. Select and install tooling as required by the process sheet for setup to manufacture the parts.
• Physical aspects of the job include lifting parts weighing as much as 35 pounds of rough forging.
• Visually inspect tools for excessive wear. Obtain inspection from gear lab and, if necessary, readjust setup to obtain proper spline or tooth form, lead, involute, finish and/or size.
• Inspect product samples for highest quality acceptance using proper inspection procedures and maintain S.P.C. charts, control plans, etc. as required. Reports unusual conditions, safety issues or defective material to a Coach.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and company policies.
• Performs minor and preventative maintenance as required.
• Assist in maintaining atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing plant goals by using our Quality systems (e.g., TS 16949) and Environmental system (e.g., ISO 14000).

Qualifications:

Education and Minimum Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of CNC machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment
• No relocation is offered for this position. 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.

Specialized Knowledge:

• CNC lathe, CNC hob, CNC shaper, CNC shaver, deburring equipment, hard-turn lathe, hard finishing machine, and part stamping equipment.
• S.P.C. equipment, attribute gauges, O.D. micrometers, bench centers, dial indicators, alignment fixtures, measuring pins, and robotic systems.
• Hand tools including various wrenches, hammers, air hoses, arbors, plugs, and cups.
• Process sheets, technical drawings, and S.P.C. control charts.