Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift in South Bend, IN.

The hourly rate for this position is $34.58 per hour + 7.5% shift premium. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

The core hours for this role are 2:00pm -10:20pm.

Some of the outstanding benefits Eaton offers:

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

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 primary function of the Maintenance Technician is to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment to enable high up time. Work with other plant functions to implement safety, quality, efficiency and capital projects and improvements. Fully document all work performed using work orders and written shift-to-shift communication. In this function you will:

• Troubleshoot/Repair and Maintain presses to include 1000 Ton up to 3000 Ton presses.
• Weld/fabricate fixtures, equipment repair, guarding and plumbing using electrical/electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to rebuild/repair equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on presses and other plant equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, cranes and hoists; Perform rigging as required.
• Adhere to all plant safety requirements to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Participate as a leader on the maintenance team for major repairs, as a team member in resolution of manufacturing problems, troubleshooting and productivity improvement analysis as a task force member on activities such as peer selection job evaluation and equipment selection.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications: • Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) from an accredited institution• Minimum of three (3) years Industrial electrical experience OR Associates degree in Industrial/Electrical Maintenance

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location to be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Allen - Bradley PLC systems• Minimum of two (2) years of electrical specialty experience• Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to work all shifts. Shift assignments are subject to an annual bidding process and may require movement to different shifts within the facility.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.