Heat Treat Operator - Nights

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is seeking a Heat Treat Operator for the night shift in Kings Mountain, NC.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.15 - $27.60 per hour, with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

Schedule

Hours are 5:45 pm until 6:15 am.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate assigned machines, gauging equipment, and blast-cleaning equipment used to process machined components before and after heat-treat operations.
• Load and unload metal parts from heat-treat furnaces, operate furnace loading and pushing devices, and manage load/unload cars to ensure heat-treat cycles are completed efficiently.
• Operate all blast-cleaning equipment and auxiliary systems to clean heat-treated parts.
• Assemble metal gears, shafts, washers, and related components onto fixtures according to the computerized Load Plan for heat-treat cycles.
• Maintain the Heat Treat management system, logs, Rockwell inspection tags, and test pin load identification numbers.
• Interpret blueprints to apply no-carb paint for masking.
• Assist furnace technicians and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team efforts toward department and plant goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Kings Mountain, NC facility to be considered (Active Duty military members are exempt).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (e.g., CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability).
• No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.