Manufacturing Technician - Afternoon Shift

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the afternoon shift. The salary range is $23.41 - $29.47 per hour, with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

About the role

The core hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. No relocation is offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC. Eaton will not sponsor employment-based immigration for this position.

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., hobbing, shaping, shaving, 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.

Pay

$23.41 - $29.47 per hour, with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.

Benefits

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